Child and Adolescent Therapist (Autism Program) - Newark, DE - Christiana Hospital

The Child and Adolescent team is looking for a Clinical Therapist with experience working with the Child and Adolescent/Autism population. Clinician will support children; adolescents and their families engage in therapeutic environment. Clinician will join a multi-disciplinary team of Child psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and case managers. They will be responsible for assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic services, and interventions, while supporting a diverse population.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position will provide office based clinical assessment and mental health therapy services for a diverse caseload of child and adolescent patients. LCSW or LPCMH required. This position is a hybrid remote/virtual and in person role.

Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.

Why Work For ChristianaCare

Comprehensive Benefits Package including the opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Generous PTO Package

Paid Parental Leave

403(b) match and more..

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts individual psychotherapy with assigned patients and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Conducts psychosocial evaluations to provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
• Develops coordinated treatment plan in collaboration with other members of the treatment team.
• Reports and updates pertinent patient information to physician and treatment team in a timely manner.
• Identifies milieu deficits and assists in implementing appropriate measures to meet needs.
• Tracks referrals of patients requesting services.
• Ongoing coordination of care with medical providers and psychiatric providers inside and outside the ChristianaCare.
• Completes clinical documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner with proper use of technology.
• Participates in all milieu meetings, i.e., practice huddles, team meeting, clinical supervision, community meetings etc.
• Participates in all assigned programs and attends all continuing education opportunities to meet job requirements and maintain current knowledge of the practice of psychotherapy and social work.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adult patients, including knowledge of the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Constant contact with the therapeutic milieu and treatment team to facilitate a positive, caring, and supportive atmosphere for positive change in all patients.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

May supervise LCSW intern and/or LMSW

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director or Lead Psychologist/Therapist

Practice Manager (operationally)

Clinical supervision provided according to DSAMH licensure and Payor requirements. (Substance Use program only)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW preferred

LMSW may be considered with requirements to obtain LCSW within 1-year and/or LPCMH for specific populations

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in mental health setting preferred

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 290 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

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EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.