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Behavioral Health Therapist

Nemours

Milford (DE)

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USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric health care is seeking a full-time evidence-based therapist to join their Youth Mood and Anxiety Program. This role is pivotal in providing culturally relevant care and addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in CBT and related therapies, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Opportunities for mentorship, program development, and community outreach are integral to this position, making it a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in youth mental health.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience working with children and adolescents is required.
  • Delaware licensure must be obtained before starting the role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultation, individual and group therapy, and psychological evaluations.
  • Engage in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure-based interventions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience with children and adolescents
Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
Delaware Independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT)

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital- Delaware (previously Nemours/A. I. duPont Hospital for Children) is seeking a full-time experienced evidence-based therapist to join our growing Youth Mood and Anxiety Program at our Nemours Children’s Health Milford, DE location.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrable training and experience working with the spectrum of anxiety, mood, and related conditions in children and adolescents, and with specific interest in moderate to severe presentations. Our ideal candidates would have a strong diversity lens that drives their passion in working with youth with risk concerns. Experience and training with CBT, exposure-based and behavioral interventions, as well as DBT training is preferred. These positions will focus on providing consultation, individual and group therapy, and psychological evaluation services for families in the larger Delaware community.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Additionally, these positions may have opportunities to serve as preceptors of our trainees who rotate through this service. Teaching, training, and mentoring are core values in our division and these efforts are supported and encouraged. We are committed to expanding the pipeline of a diverse workforce and as such, are intentional in our hiring and retention practices.

There will also be opportunities for quality improvement and research initiatives. Our division collaborates with our research colleagues in the Nemours Center for Healthcare Delivery Science. We also offer numerous opportunities to participate in program development, leadership, advocacy, and community outreach. Experience working with Spanish speaking families is desired.

Qualifications
  • Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family program
  • Delaware Independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) prior to starting in the role is required (i.e. can have license in another state but must obtain DE license before starting).
  • 3-5 years experience working with children and/or adolescents.

Send letter of interest and CV to WLMBH-DMRecruitment@Nemours.org and state Child Psychology Position-Milford in the subject line. Applications currently will be accepted until the positions are filled.

About Nemours

The mission of our Psychology division is to improve well-being through quality behavioral health care, education, training, and research in a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive manner. Nemours is an open and welcoming place to work, and values diversity in all its forms. Additionally, Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, Spanish-speaking applicants, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer

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