Mental Health Therapist
Core
Provide comprehensive mental health and dual diagnosis services, including crisis intervention and short-term therapy, to youth and families in an urgent care setting.
Role type
Pediatric mental health clinician (START & Walk-In)
Builds
Short-term solution-focused treatment plans and crisis interventions for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatric Behavioral Health
Required skills
Crisis intervention, treatment planning, assessment, family-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation in electronic medical records
Preferred skills
Experience providing clinical services to children and families, knowledge of mental health services for children and families
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Provide short-term solution-focused treatment and therapy in a 6-session model; conduct initial mental health/safety assessments and immediate crisis intervention; coordinate referrals to community resources; document treatment and develop individualized treatment plans; participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams
Seniority
Mid-level clinician