Mental Health Clinician (Partial Hospitalization) - CPT (16-20hrs a week) - Art Therapy

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for a part-time role focusing on art therapy. The clinician will provide crisis intervention, coordinate care for complex patients, and ensure timely documentation. This position requires collaboration with primary care teams and the ability to develop integrated treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's degree and relevant clinical experience, particularly in art therapy. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• At least five years of related clinical counseling experience.
• Experience in art therapy is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive mental health services.
• Diagnose and treat acute mental and emotional disorders.
• Assess risk of suicidal or homicidal thoughts.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Education

Consultation

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Mental Health Clinician (Partial Hospitalization) - CPT (16-20hrs a week) - Art Therapy

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Position Objective

The Licensed Clinician will work in tandem with the primary care team and is responsible for providing brief intervention and consultation to patients in an outpatient setting. Services include crisis intervention, monitoring mental health referrals for patients with higher behavioral health needs, coordinating care for complex patients with mental and physical health conditions, acting as a consultant and resource to the care team on interventions for patients with chronic illnesses and mental health diagnoses, assisting with staff training, functioning as a chronic care self-management support expert, and ensuring timely documentation and data collection.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Patient Care Management/Documentation

• Collaborate with physicians and mental health providers to deliver comprehensive mental health services across all ages.
• Develop and implement integrated treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach, involving family as appropriate, and ensure confidentiality and privacy.
• Document all care provided according to standards and adhere to practice protocols and regulations.

Consultation and Referral

• Seek and provide consultations as needed.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients to appropriate services within the health system or community.

Patient Education

• Use teaching strategies to influence patient outcomes and identify educational needs to develop relevant programs.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute mental and emotional disorders.
• Provide short-term, comprehensive care, coordinating with other professionals.
• Refer patients to community resources and develop discharge plans with external supports.

Evaluation

• Assess risk of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
• Conduct interviews and coordinate examinations to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and present case information to the healthcare team.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field.
• At least five (5) years of related clinical counseling experience.
• Experience in art therapy is strongly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSW-C) from Maryland, or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) from Maryland.

Working Conditions

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is possible. Physical demands include exerting light force, with reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.