What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Intern / Licensed Clinician - Outpatient position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
We are hiring a dedicated Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team and provide direct mental health support to individuals in our community.
- Provide group therapy, discharge planning, treatment planning, and assessments.
- Complete mental health assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
- Evaluate patient data and develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Complete progress notes in a timely manner.
- Utilize established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
- Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
- Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
- Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.
- Schedule is Monday - Friday
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Active, unencumbered Nevada State license required (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC or Board Approved Internship)
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred.
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful.
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines
- Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance