Behavioral Health Clinician II

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Clinician II to join the ACNW Harvey Clinic. The role supports the medical team by addressing emotional, behavioral, and social determinants affecting pediatric patients.

Requires a Master's degree and licensure as LPC or LCSW; 2 years of counseling or social work experience; 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, split between the Springdale campus and Harvey Clinic in Rogers. Day shift.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensed or registry such as LPC or LCSW required.
• 2 years of counseling or social work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions to address emotional/behavioral symptoms.
• Perform chart reviews and document treatment progress in the medical record.
• Maintain a schedule of therapeutic follow-up with patients and families until goals are met or transitioned to community providers.
• Educate others on behavioral health symptoms, treatment options, and impact of trauma and health on well-being.
• Attend medical staffing and case conferences and document progress professionally.
• Develop relationships with community health workers and outpatient behavioral health providers.
• Recommend safety-focused dispositions and coordinate transitions to appropriate care levels.
• Manage time and responsibilities efficiently.
• Direct referral efforts of Community Health Workers to ensure care continuity.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation on ethical issues and supervise LAC/LMSW toward independence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based interventions

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Time Type: Part time

Department: CC095906 ACNW Harvey Clinic

Summary:

Part-time Monday-Friday (20 hrs/wk) - will work on both the Springdale campus & at Harvey Clinic in Rogers

Additional Information:

• Part-time Monday-Friday (20 hrs/wk)
• Will work on both the Springdale campus & at Harvey Clinic in Rogers
• Either a LPC or LCSW required
• Master's degree required
• 2 years of work experience in counseling or social work-related field required

The Behavioral Health Clinician II will be an integral member of the medical team, assisting in managing the overall health of the child or adolescent. The clinician will recognize, address, and monitor lifestyle or behavioral factors related to illness, injury, mental health, and/or substance use. BHCs will demonstrate competency in psychosocial assessment and treatment approaches using evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions. BHCs may also intervene during psychiatric crises, address maltreatment concerns, or provide resources related to social determinants of health. BHC II can work independently as a terminally licensed clinician, i.e., LPC/LCSW.

Required Education:

Master's degree in a related field of study.

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following license or registry is required - -

Recommended Certifications:

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - Arkansas Professional Board, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling

Description

1. Complete psychosocial assessments with corresponding therapeutic interventions to address emotional/behavioral symptoms of patients in an ambulatory setting.

2. Perform chart reviews and document treatment progress in the medical record in a professional manner.

3. Maintain a schedule of therapeutic follow-up with those patients and families for whom continued support is recommended until either treatment goals are met or care can be transitioned to a community behavioral health provider (if appropriate).

4. Educate others on behavioral health symptomology, treatment options and efficacies, and the impact of trauma and mental health on overall well-being.

5. Attend and participate in medical staffing and case conferences, perform chart reviews, and document treatment progress in the medical record in a professional manner.

6. Develop positive and productive relationships with community-based organizations, outpatient behavioral health agencies, and acute or residential psychiatric treatment facilities.

7. Recommend dispositions that prioritize patient and staff safety and aid the team in transitioning to the appropriate level of care.

8. Manage time and job responsibilities in an efficient and organized way.

9. Direct the referral efforts of Community Health Workers to ensure patients establish care or support from community-based organizations.

10. Provide clinical supervision and consultation on ethical dilemmas, safety concerns, professional practice standards, and ensure competency for LAC/LMSW to move from supervised to independent practice.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.