Clinical Therapist ED

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health Dallas Campus is seeking a Clinical Therapist in the Emergency Department to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention for children and families in crisis. You will collaborate across the emergency and psychiatry teams to ensure timely assessments, safety planning, and disposition coordination.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, risk assessment, and education for patients and families, with opportunities to teach trainees and contribute to program

Qualifications

• Graduate or advanced degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• State of Texas independent license at a Master's level (LPC, LMFT, LCSW).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification as required.
• 1+ year of related experience; 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to patients and families with complex psychosocial needs; provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Perform assessment and intervention for individuals presenting to the emergency room with mental health concerns, focusing on suicidality and safety.
• Provide patient care and information throughout shifts with ongoing communication to medical and psychiatry teams.
• Case management and disposition arrangements.
• Contribute to program development.
• Maintain fiscal accountability and generate billable patient contact hours.
• Contribute to teaching and training, mentoring trainees as co-therapists, and leading didactics.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric assessment

Emergency department experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology / social work / related field

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area

Clinical Therapist in the Emergency Department

Department

Psych Consult

Location

Dallas Campus

Shift

PRN; Working primarily Saturdays and need to be available to work nights.; Shifts Times: 7p - 7a; 7a-7p; and 12p - 12a

Minimum Shift Requirement

3 shifts/month

Job Type

On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This position specializes in the psychiatric evaluation and care of children and families in crisis. Primary responsibilities include psychiatric assessment and intervention of patients in the emergency room. This position may provide support for other areas within the System that have patients with psychiatric needs. These services may include any of the following: diagnostic evaluations; consultations on the behavioral management of medically and psychiatrically ill children; case management and disposition planning as appropriate. This position also provides education and practical coping strategies for patients and families. Communicates with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure continuity of care and collaborative treatment planning 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to patients and families with complex psychosocial needs; provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed
• Perform assessment and intervention for individuals presenting to the emergency room with a chief complaint of mental health concern or identified secondary complaint of mental health concern with special emphasis on risk of suicidality and safety
• Provide patient care and treatment information throughout the shift and across shifts with ongoing communication to both medical and psychiatry care team partners
• Case management and disposition arrangements
• Contribute to program development
• Maintain fiscal accountability and apply problem solving skills that demonstrate responsibility for generating allocated billable and/or patient contact hours
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the hospital by working with trainees as co-therapists, and participating in didactics on topics of own expertise

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 1 year job related experience Required
• At least 3 years job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Graduate or advanced degree; Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Texas independent license at a Master's level (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) Required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.