Mental Health Therapist NON-EXE at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters – Norfolk, Virginia

The Mental Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC) is responsible for demonstrating departmental values of excellence, hope, accessibility and integration in conducting mental health assessments and providing mental health therapy to patients and their families. The Mental health therapist compiles reports and treatment plans that are submitted for reimbursement to third party payer sources based on established guidelines. May function in an on-call capacity as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Travel to offsite locations may be required. Reports to the Mental Health Therapy Manager.

Provision of Clinical Care

Integration of Clinical Care

Other

Current Virginia clinical license.

Certification in any of the below evidenced-based modalities preferred, advanced training in modalities also considered: Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health or related field.

At minimum, two years of post-license related work experience preferred.

Experience with implementing evidence-based treatments with children and families required.

Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary.

Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member.

Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.