What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Intern or Licensed Clinician - Special Needs Unit position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Clinical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
- Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
- Appropriately utilizes 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.
- Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
- 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.
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
- Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
- Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Minimum one (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and an understanding of behavior management modalities helpful
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
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