Psychotherapist CDC Jobs at Affinia Healthcare
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Psychotherapist - CDC
POSITION SUMMARY: The Psychotherapist provides direct clinical services to children and families at Affinia Healthcare's Child Development Center and school-based health centers. Duties include initial evaluations, psychotherapy and medical staff/agency consultation.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work Required
Experience: Two years' experience working in a child focused treatment setting
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Understand social, educational and developmental needs of children and families who are members of underserved communities including knowledge of the effects of structural inequity on health outcomes
- Working knowledge of DSM V diagnoses, particularly the childhood disorders
- Sensitivity to mental health related stigma in all age groups
- Ease in communicating with medical providers and representatives from schools and other community organizations
- Excellent mental health diagnostic and counseling skills
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing, diagnostic evaluations and counseling with children ages 2 years to 18 years of age and their families
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, patients, and the community
- Ability to treat people from diverse backgrounds
- Awareness of cultural differences and need for creativity in choosing treatment approaches
- Demonstrate a trauma-informed approach to treatment
- Possess initiative, flexibility, and self motivation
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Maintain pleasant, open, and helpful demeanor
- Familiarity with and ability to use electronic medical record
Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri
License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri
Essential Functions:
- Complete diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to Affinia Healthcare clients in the health center or school setting
- Collaborates with outside agencies, outpatient programs, and other treatment providers to enhance patient care.
- Complete documentation within Affinia Healthcare expectations to enhance communication between team members and understanding of treatment goals and progress
- Adapt treatment approach and frequency of sessions based on ongoing evaluation of child's progress toward goals
- Develop collaborative relationships with staff while respecting patient privacy
- Use evidence-based treatment practices
- Provide tele-health services and consultation as needed and appropriate
- Participate in multidisciplinary peer review with other CDC clinical staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Collaborates with case manager to ensure families' psychosocial needs are addressed through a holistic treatment plan.
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