Acute Mental Health Provider

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Acute Mental Health Provider provides acute mental health screening referral and case management services to children and adolescents within the Emergency Department.

This is a 36hour per week FullTime role scheduled on Sunday Monday Tuesday Evening Shift from 2:00pm 2:30am. This shift includes a great Shift Differential!

Location: Our Overland Park KS campus.

Some of the benefits CMH offers our licensed Mental Health professionals:

• Numerous CEU opportunities per year either department specific or hospitalwide
• Annual stipend for qualified bilingual employees
• License renewal reimbursement
• Ability to contribute to the education of students through field instruction
• Engagement in shared decision making through a variety of hospital wide workgroups and committees
• Opportunity to participate in the Career Achievement Program (CAP) that recognizes excellence and achievements in Allied Health professionals. The program provides a career path creates opportunities for advanced specialty practice enhances clinical outcomes increases patient satisfaction promotes research opportunities and evidenced based practice. Qualifying professionals can achieve an annual bonus ranging from 5 to 11.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Rapid acute mental health screening referral and documentation. Respond to the Emergency Department within prescribed time frame and complete acute mental health screening of patients who have been identified to be at risk of harm to themselves or othe
• Collaboration with Service Providers. Maintain ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships with mental health service providers.
• Professional Development. Demonstrate active involvement and leadership within the team department and hospital by regular attendance at meetings and educational opportunities serving as a consultant for other members of the department and hospital p

• Masters Degree Social Work or Counseling and 35 years experience 1 year experience acceptable if incumbent holds a clinical license.
• One of the following: Licensed Masters Social Worker KS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialist KS KS Licensed Professional Counselor KS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed Masters Social Worker MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO MO Licensed Professional Counselor required upon hire
• Employees must obtain MO Licensed Professional Counselor or equivalent within 90 days
• Employees must obtain Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO or equivalent within 90 days
• Employees must obtain Licensed Masters Social Worker KS or equivalent within 90 days
• Employees must obtain Licensed Masters Social Worker MO or equivalent within 90 days
• LMSW KS Licensed Masters Social Worker KS Must have a social work license (LMSW/LCSW/LSCSW) or professional counseling license (LPC/LCPC) in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employm
• LMSW MO Licensed Masters Social Worker MO Must have a social work license (LMSW/LCSW/LSCSW) or professional counseling license (LPC/LCPC) in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employm

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.66/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.