Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician – Art Therapy Focus

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Annual bonus program

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient, Inpatient or Emergency Department settings.

This position is based within the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, a pediatric medical service line at Children's Hospital Colorado, and is part of a larger multi-modal Creative Arts Therapy program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• 2 years experience in a mental health setting/agency.
• Licensure/certification requirements including CPR/BLS and Colorado licensure options.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents by developing and implementing treatment and intervention plans.
• Performs crisis intervention with families to support discharge and stabilization.
• Completes diagnostic behavioral health assessments and documents according to standards.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Coordinates admissions and treatment planning within Pediatric Mental Health Institute and community services.
• Leads therapeutic groups and participates in clinical rounds and unit leadership communications.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient, Inpatient or Emergency Department settings.

This position is based within the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, a pediatric medical service line at Children's Hospital Colorado, and is part of a larger multi-modal Creative Arts Therapy program.