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Mental Health Therapist - Psychiatric Urgent Care, Per Diem

Seattle Children's

#LMFT #LICSW #Developmental Disabilities #Minority Mental Health Specialist #Behavioral Problems #Crisis Care #Psychiatric Urgent Care #Pediatric Mental Health

Quick overview

Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental and behavioral problems within a Psychiatric Urgent Care clinic. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to respond to patients in crisis during evening and weekend shifts.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and a valid Washington State license (e.g., LICSW, LMFT). A minimum of two years of experience providing direct treatment to children and families is required.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCrisis InterventionClinical CounselingBehavioral Health TreatmentIntake EvaluationsEvidence Based PracticeMental Health TherapyMulti-axial Diagnosis

Job description

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems.
We are looking for a per diem Mental Health Therapist to work in PUC.
In our Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic, you would have the opportunity to be a part of our innovative care model to respond to patients in crisis.
Come join our multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to make difference in our community!
This position will require working evening shifts as well as Saturdays/Sundays.
Required Education and Experience Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families.
May work evening & weekends as required.
Required Credentials Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT).
For staff that work in schools, prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.
All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.
Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's.
Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies.
Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
Preferred Minority Mental Health Specialist designation.
Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses.
Experience with evidence based practice.
Experience with the King County MHP and WA State Mental Health WACs.
Compensation Range $46.96 - $70.43 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year).
Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
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