Schedule: M-F 1-8pm, casual

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A Brief Overview
Provides quality psychotherapy and education to children, families and adults in the appropriate specialty/departmental needs. Diagnose and treat patients independently. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.

Essential Functions

Provides quality psychotherapy and education to children, families and adults in clinics as assigned. Provides assigned number of hours of direct client contact per week including absences. Performs services in manner that is seen by physicians, referral sources, and other qualified evaluators as timely and of high quality. Performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning and treatment procedures that are appropriate to patient needs.
Keeps adequate documentation of intake information and treatment plans, and contacts with patients, referral sources, and community resources regarding patient's care. Completes progress notes within five (5) days of standard client contact; before leaving the treatment setting for patients expressing self-injurious behavior or thoughts. Completes intake summaries within 2 treatment sessions, including appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans. Provides written documentation of contact with teachers, attorneys, family members, and others providing or receiving information about patients within 5 days of contact.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals. Completes letters and summaries regarding patient care to be sent to referral sources or agencies, as appropriate, within five (5) days of client contact. Conducts self in a courteous and respectful manner in interactions with staff and physicians. Responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls and requests for information.
Participates in department staff meetings, peer supervision meetings and supervisory sessions. Offers constructive insight into issues discussed. Supports the working team through participation in department events.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Participates in committee work/departmental projects as requested.

Education Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or related field Required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience as a licensed mental health practitioner in a child or adolescent environment Preferred and
Experience in outpatient mental health setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults and families.

Licenses and Certifications

Current and valid Independent Mental Health Practitioner Nebraska license or state of Nebraska eligible Required
Non-Violent Intervention training Preferred

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