Clinical Intern or Licensed Clinician - Special Needs Unit

Desertparkway; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

PTO with holiday premium pay

Life insurance

Disability (short- and long-term)

Job summary

Desertparkway is seeking a compassionate Clinical Therapist to work with youth patients with special needs in a collaborative team. You will conduct assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, and provide individual and family therapy with crisis intervention.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and Nevada licensure, plus inpatient experience and strong boundaries. A full benefits package is provided after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
• Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
• Experience working with youth patients with special needs (autism or developmental disabilities)
• Minimum one year inpatient clinical work with diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning preferred
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and behavior management modalities helpful
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
• Monitor client progress and apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant clinical records in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to community resources.
• Document treatment provided in the medical record and complete reports for suspected abuse.
• Provide individual and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Communicate with family members regarding needs and discharge planning.

Skills

Youth with special needs

Inpatient clinical work

Behavior management

Professional boundaries

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Clinical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
• Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
• Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
• Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
• Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
• Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
• Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
• Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Minimum one (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and an understanding of behavior management modalities helpful
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance