Mental Health Therapist, Licensed - Pediatric Behavioral Healthic Beh

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 4348 Electric Rd - Roanoke Requisition Number: R157371 Mental Health Therapist, Licensed - Pediatric Behavioral Healthic Beh (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Pediatric experience strongly preferred. The Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, short‑term counseling, ongoing counseling, referral and follow‑up service to children and families. This position will work in the Carilion Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinic at Carilion Tanglewood. Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Responsibilities Provides psychotherapy to children and families. Provides initial evaluations, and short‑term treatment. Conducts and reports diagnostic psycho‑social evaluations which are accurate and descriptive. Maintains accurate and descriptive records on patients receiving services. Record entries in the electronic medical record must be timely and if on paper must be legible. Develops and implements daily schedules for self, or through the respective practice or service scheduling process, which is consistent with need for patient care and the overall functioning of the office. Works collaboratively and develops relationships with care teams, physicians and professionals as appropriate to ensure that patient treatment is consistent with their condition and treatment requirements. No supervisory responsibilities or duties. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to unlicensed therapists, volunteers, students, support or contract staff. Requires close communication with counselors, clinical staff, community agencies, employers, and treatment facilities. Accesses, enters and/or updates confidential information. Appropriately shares and makes decisions based on this information as a regular responsibility of the job. Provides input into budget and cost containment initiatives. Work is generally performed in an office environment and involves sitting, standing or walking. Light effort is required to carry boxes, office supplies or use light tools. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio‑hazardous materials and combative patients. Varied and complex work is performed under general guidance in patient care environment and is often fast‑paced, requiring use of prioritization skills. Focus of counseling is to intervene with a bio‑psycho‑social philosophy for maximum benefit to patient's whole person. Accountability to resolve issue as determined by license. Erroneously exercised judgments regarding interpretations of compliant behavior may have negative effects on the organization (i.e., reimbursement, human resources, clinical pathways). Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Must provide own transportation and may be required to travel to other Carilion work sites to meet staffing needs. Requirements Education: Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university required. Experience: Two years - Five years of experience in the mental health profession. Licensure/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) or RN CNS required. LCSW preferred. Opportunity to become PCIT certified. Other: Part of interdisciplinary C/L Team. Interfaces with patients on medical floors and ED. Provides assessment, triage counseling. Facilitate admissions or outpatient referrals. Benefits, Pay and Well‑being at Carilion Clinic Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training Recruiter: DANA JOHNSON Recruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io For more information, contact the HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: #J-18808-Ljbffr