<p>Scheduled Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position is responsible for providing mental health screenings, in person and telehealth individual therapy, and managing counseling and psychiatry waitlists. The staff will initiate and facilitate referrals for inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, counseling and other mental health treatment services. The position will require three days per week of early evening appointment availability.</p> <p>This position serves youth and families with diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity; comfort and expertise in cultural congruency is extremely important. A positive youth development approach and shared youth decision-making are incorporated into all client services.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Primary Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides psychotherapy services for families of patients, focusing on family ability to understand and deal with case.</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts family therapy with participants in research study, including documentation and charting using computer-based systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records.</p> </li><li> <p>Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up contact.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families.</p> </li><li> <p>Meets with psychiatrists and resource agents concerning assessment and on-going issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Verifies insurance coverage for patients.</p> </li><li> <p>Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.</p> </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Job Location/Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Normal office environment. </li></ul> <p>Physical Effort</p> <ul> <li>Typically sitting at a desk or table. </li></ul> <p>Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Office equipment. </li></ul> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.</p> <p>Certifications/Professional Licenses:</p> <p>The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.</p> <p>Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Professional Counselor - National Board for Certified Counselors, Clinical Social Worker - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, DNU- Certified Professional Counselor - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Professional Counselor - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Social Worker - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Master Social Worker - Missouri Division of Professional Registration</p> <p>Work Experience:</p> <p>No specific work experience is required for this position.</p> <p>Skills:</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Driver's License:</p> <p>A driver's license is not required for this position.</p> <p>More About This Job</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). </li><li>AAMFT, ASLPC, LCSW, LPC, CPC, LMFT or licensed Psychologist in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of two years experience with mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment with youth. </li><li>Experience providing telehealth counseling. </li><li>Background and expertise in working with youth and young adults who are LGBTQIA+ - identified and/or persons of color. </li><li>Ability to thrive in a hybrid (office and remote) environment providing mental health services to clients and collaborating with colleagues. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.</p> <p>Certifications/Professional Licenses:</p> <p>No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.</p> <p>Work Experience:</p> <p>No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.</p> <p>Skills:</p> <p>Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Documentation Reporting, Family Therapy, Insurance Verification, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Psychotherapy, Scheduling, Social Work, Team Collaboration, Written Communication</p> <p>Grade</p> <p>C11</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$56,200.00 - $87,100.00 / Annually</p> <p>The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.</p> <p>Questions</p> <p>For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.</p> <p>Accommodation</p> <p>If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.</p> <p>All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.</p> <p>Pre-Employment Screening</p> <p>All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.</p> <p>Benefits Statement</p> <p>Personal</p> <ul> <li> <p>Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.</p> </li><li> <p>WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.</p> </li></ul> <p>Wellness</p> <ul> <li>Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! </li></ul> <p>Family</p> <ul> <li> <p>We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.</p> </li><li> <p>WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.</p> </li></ul> <p>For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.</p> <p>Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.</p>