Eating Disorders - Clinical Therapist Associate

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Therapist Associate

Department: Eating Disorders

Location: Plano

Shift: Tuesday- Saturday 10am-6pm

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 is responsible for providing psychological services under the supervision of a CMC employed licensed professional. At manager's and CMC supervision's discretion and based on the service area, services provided may include performing diagnostic interviews; providing individual and family therapy (if deemed appropriate within the individual's role and practice area), group therapy, play therapy, providing consultation services, providing parent education, participating in research projects, providing care coordination services, and providing direct care to patients within the milieu. Services may be provided in inpatient and outpatient medical and psychiatry service areas.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to patients and families with complex psychosocial needs; provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. These services will be provided under the supervision of a licensed professional.

• Contribute to the teaching mission of the hospital by working with faculty, staff and trainees and participating in learning opportunities.

• In inpatient and partial hospitalization service areas, may provide patient care within the milieu under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include daily management and direct patient care of assigned patients: interacting therapeutically with patients during all activities; orienting patients and families to the unit; developing behavioral programs in collaboration with the treatment team; providing a safe environment for patients, self and others; assisting wtih learning activities and behavior management; reporting patient response to treatments and medications; obtaining vital signs, heights, and weights; intervening in crisis situations; and documentation of patients progress and response to treatment.

• Case management and disposition arrangements.

• Contribute to program development and research activities

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You may be required to float occasionally to other Children's Health locations including Dallas, Plano and THD Clinics.(sStart time hours can be discussed during interviews)

Hourly Pay: $30.88

How You'll Be Successful:

Credentials:

Essential:

• Licensed Marriage-Family Therapy Associate

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• Ped Prev and Mgmt of Aggr Beh

• Basic Life Support

Other information:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year job related experience Req

• At least 3 years job related experience Pref

• Spanish language proficiency Pref

EDUCATION

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Completion of a Masters Degree in Counseling or related field Req

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 >