LCSW (Pediatrics) at Health Services of North Texas Inc

Denton, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessment, Therapeutic Intervention, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Case Management, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Customer Service, Play Therapy, Bilingual

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Passion. Commitment. Purpose. Community.Find your calling at Health Services of North Texas. Our mission: Improving the quality of life for all North Texans through medical care, support services and advocacy. Our vision: A healthy community. Health Services of North Texas is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for our Pediatric Behavioral Health program. Our healthcare providers operate at the very highest level of their expertise as they provide comprehensive, team-based care in a fast-paced environment within a non-profit, community healthcare setting. HSNT providers treat patients from all walks of life--regardless of socio-economic status--for a wide range of acute and chronic physical, mental, and social health conditions and in collaboration with a team of medical professionals. Our current behavioral health providers love HSNT because we are truly able to make a difference in the lives of the patients that we serve. Individuals that are successful in the Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW) - Pediatrics role tend to be patient-focused and detail-oriented, possess a true desire to serve a diverse population of patients and can do so without bias, and demonstrate excellent communication skillsets. HSNT seeks compassionate professionals that are objective and possess knowledge of best therapy practices. A day in the life of this Behavioral Health Provider may look like this: Provide direct social work and behavioral health/clinical services to children and adolescents receiving pediatric health care services. Behavioral health services will include psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention (individual, family & group therapy). Practice in a population-based practice management strategy with flexibility for warm-handoffs and the ability to respond to urgent situations Act as a liaison between the clinic and patient families, schools, and other community agencies Provide limited case management services to help facilitate appropriate school placement and to ensure patient is able to access any needed support services in order to optimize patient’s educational, emotional, and behavioral functioning Provide up-to-date referral sources, behavioral health expertise, and other relevant information and training to medical providers and other members of the treatment team Respond to after hour’s crisis intervention calls from Agency answering service Clearly and efficiently document patient care plans in the electronic health record consistent with agency policies and best practice standards inclusive of assessments, case notes, summaries, service/treatment plans, reporting for 3rd party provider reimbursements Provide accurate internal/external reporting of Behavioral Health Services including monthly reports, data collection and quality management reports Develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships by promoting a high level of customer service that results in a positive experience Perform other tasks as assigned by the COO or CEO. Requirements We ask our Behavioral Health provider candidates to possess a minimum of: Minimum Education: Master’s degree in social work Licensure: Active LCSW Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker or counselor, preferably in a community-based setting Must have experience working with children (inclusive of play therapy), adolescents, young adults and their families and experience in providing appropriate play therapy modalities in support of patients' needs after assessment Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. At HSNT you’ll find an innovative, pioneering approach to tackling community health issues—we find it extremely rewarding and fulfilling and we think you will, too! We also invite you to visit our website and see what our patients have to say: https://healthservicesntx.org/. 2018 Winner: Best of Denton CountyFederally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and FTCA Deemed 2017Health Resources and Services Administration Health Quality LeaderA partner agency of United WayEOE

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Provider will provide direct social work and behavioral health services to children and adolescents, including psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions. They will also act as a liaison between the clinic and patient families, schools, and community agencies.