Child and Fam Mental Health Provider (LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, or LCPC) - PATH Clinic

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.

It is an exciting time at Childrens Mercy especially for our mental health teams! Our Child and Family Mental Health Teams is looking to hire a full-time LPC or LCSW LSCSW whose primary role will be to deliver evidence-based treatments for youth and their parents/caregivers. At Childrens Mercy we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Learn more about Childrens Mercy Illuminate a bold initiative to tackle the mental health crisis in youth made possible from $79M in donations. This five-year plan will pave a path for the youth mental health crisis by increasing access to evidence-based treatment with specific focus on equity for our most vulnerable population.

Video: you interested in becoming a part of an exciting new initiative at Childrens Mercy We are looking for Mental Health Providers to join our PATH (Pediatric Access to Therapy and Healing) Team. PATH Providers will be trained and provide short-term outpatient therapy for patients who present with acuity needs training to be provided upon hire. PATH Providers will work in the emergency department along side our mental health assessment team to provide seamless care coordination.

This position will be located at Broadway Campus in KCMO and hours are Monday-Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm.

The Child and Family Mental Health Provider is a Masters level Clinician or Social Worker who will provide evidence-based therapy services to children and families at Childrens Mercy. Our mental health services are provided for a broad range of patients including children in mental health crisis parents struggling with behavioral problems children and families who have been impacted by trauma and children who are at risk for abuse and neglect. Bilingual preferred.

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

• Numerous CEU opportunities per year either department specific or hospital-wide
• 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%.

Childrens Mercy Department of Social Work Child and Family Mental Health Services provides programing which supports families through evidence-based clinical services. Our mental health services are provided for a broad range of patients and families including children in mental health crisis parents struggling with childs behavioral problems children and families who have been impacted by trauma and children at risk for abuse and neglect. The age range for patients to receive services is as young as 2 and up to 18 or older within the emergency department should there be a need. Goals of treatment may include safety planning crisis stabilization skill development enhanced resiliency social integration improved ability of parents to support their child improved communication and parenting skills. Our specially trained master level licensed clinicians are embedded throughout the hospital system within specialty clinics ambulatory clinics inpatient units and emergency departments.

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 non-immune 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.

• The Child and Family Mental Health Provider role will provide evidence based child and family therapy services which may include any of the following: inpatient consultation outpatient crisis intervention long-term family therapy TF-CBT to children and families seen at Childrens Mercy. The family therapy clinician will provide back up support to the Acute Mental Health Screening (AMHS) Team.
• The Child and Family Mental Health Provider role will maintain ongoing communication with referral sources service providers and care team as well as assisting families with accessing community services and transitioning to other treatment providers when needed.
• This Child and Family Mental Health Provider role will 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 participation on committees and responding to hospital and/or community requests for educational programs.

Masters Degree from an accredited program plus 1-2 years of experience. Must have the following licensure:

• 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 employment.
• Candidates licensed with a master level social work license must be engaged in clinical supervision.

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 $31.15/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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.