Mental Health Therapist job description

Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded M a g n et Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Job Description

Provides therapeutic group activities to patients based on clients needs identified by the treatment team ; completes initialassessments, engages client in case management, completes all required documentation, maintains contact with collateral sources asrequired by case management needs of client. Recreation Therapist will participate in annual facility and job specific competencytrainings.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Bachelors level education. 2 years experience in the field of human services with focus on expressive therapies. Certification in recognized recreational therapy field is required. Certification or successful completion of training will be done within three months of start date. Current BLS and successful completion of facility and department specific orientation programs is required. Appropriately uses supervision to problem solve around clinical issues. Develops treatment strategy and plan that is consistent with behaviorally specific long and short range goals. Facilitates all groups in a professional manner. Facilitates expressive therapy groups. Is able to identify Quality Assurance indicators and works toward achieving benchmarks. Is able to identify when treatment goals are met and when benefit of treatment have been maximized. Maintains regular collateral contact with agencies, and family members as appropriate. Provides appropriate referrals to other facilities to ensure continuum of care. Provides thorough intake assessments. Provides weekly case management sessions. Takes an active role in all team meetings. Volunteers for group coverage when necessary. Works well with all members of the treatment team.

We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

S - Speak up for Safety

A - Accurately communicate

F - Focus on the task

E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

T - Thoughtfully interact

Y - You and Me Together

RWJBarnabas Health offers excellent-provided benefits which include: competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, 403 (B) savings plan, Flexible Spending Plans, PTO program, tuition reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This position is funded for 2 years, and efforts will be made to secure longer-term support for this position to continue beyond that.

Candidates who are fluent in sign language and have specialized training and experience in Deaf and Hard-of-hearing mental health are strongly

preferred.

To help ensure equity in access to services, all team members are expected to be available at least 1 evening per week. Preferred candidates will have a commitment to learn and actively engage in anti-racist work and effort.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience: - Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field. - Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families. Required Credentials: - Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT). - For staff that work in schools, prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) - Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment. All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year. - Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services. Preferred: - Minority Mental Health Specialist designation. - Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities. - Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs. - Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses. - Experience with evidence based practice.

In accordance with new Washington law for healthcare workers, Seattle Children's requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before October 18, 2021, or before beginning employment for start dates after October 18th.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all?

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Covid-19 Vaccination In accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding. Our Commitment to Diversity

Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Be a part of a national movement to end the stigma, fill the gaps, and bring greater innovation to mental health!

We are so excited to bring Ellie Mental Health to Cleveland this November! Our team is looking for passionate therapists, from a variety of specialties to partner with us!
What makes Ellie Mental Health different?
We are a growing, innovative company that is structured to remove many of the daily obstacles that get in the way of providing world-class mental health services. Ellie makes the clinician's experience a priority by offering excellent compensation, benefits, training, and flexible scheduling. Not to mention providing centralized administrative, technology, referral and inquiry support, client/therapist matching, scheduling, billing and collections, and even CEU programs. We are enabling clinicians to practice independently but not in isolation. Ellie strives to lower the administrative aspects of providing care to the absolute minimum, so our practitioners have more time to focus on what they love – serving clients! We want our people to be happy because happy therapists do better work and provide better client care!
Who are we looking for?
Therapists!
The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care, while collaborating with clients & community providers to deliver the most comprehensive, personalized treatment to all clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination. Opportunities for individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as telehealth, across a variety of specialties. BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ encouraged to apply
Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy Full-time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications and Skills:



Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college/university, and to have obtained licensure in their designated field Candidates should be a fully licensed mental health professional (e.g., LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LP) with valid state of Ohio license; credentialed with insurance panels preferred Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes Required experience with children, adolescents and teens, in addition to preferred experience with couples and families Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!) Ability to pass a background check
What we have to offer:



Ellie Mental Health offers a competitive & customizable compensation plan, professional development, and flexible scheduling Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims; plus pay for administrative time Paid holidays Access to Continuing Education Library Opportunity to be creative and develop your passions into new programs and services
What else you should know:



This position is located at our clinic in Westlake, OH (not remote) Our expected opening date is January 2, 2023 This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director Learn more about our amazing company at www.elliementalhealth.com


Ellie Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran by following applicable federal, state and local laws. Ellie Mental Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Ellie Mental Health expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Flexible work from home options available.