<p>POSITION SUMMARY:?The behavioral health therapist provides direct clinical services to children and families at Affinia Healthcare's Child Development Center.? Duties include initial evaluations, psychotherapy and medical staff/agency consultation.</p> <p>POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Education:?Master's degree in social work or counseling required</p> <p>Experience:?Two (2) years' experience working in a child - focused treatment setting</p> <p>Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Working knowledge of DSM V diagnoses, particularly the childhood disorders. </li><li>Sensitivity to mental health related stigma in all age groups. </li><li>Ease in communicating with medical providers and representatives from schools and other community organizations. </li><li>Excellent mental health diagnostic and counseling skills. </li><li>Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing, diagnostic evaluations and counseling with children ages 2 years to 18 years of age and their families. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, patients, and the community. </li><li>Ability to treat people from diverse backgrounds. </li><li>Awareness of cultural differences and need for creativity in choosing treatment approaches. </li><li>Demonstrate a trauma-informed approach to treatment. </li><li>Possess initiative, flexibility, and self-motivation. </li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills. </li><li>Maintain pleasant, open, and helpful demeanor. </li><li>Familiarity with and ability to use electronic medical record. </li></ul> <p>Transportation Requirement:?Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.</p> <p>License(s)/Certification(s) Required:??Must hold an active License in the State of Missouri.</p> <p>FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Complete diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to Affinia Healthcare clients in the health center. </li><li>Collaborates with outside agencies, outpatient programs, and other treatment providers to enhance patient care. </li><li>Complete documentation within Affinia Healthcare expectations to enhance communication between team members and understanding of treatment goals and progress. </li><li>Adapt treatment approach and frequency of sessions based on ongoing evaluation of child's progress toward goals. </li><li>Develop collaborative relationships with staff while respecting patient privacy. </li><li>Use evidence-based treatment practices. </li><li>Provide tele-health services and consultation as needed and appropriate. </li><li>Participate in multidisciplinary peer review with other CDC clinical staff. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li><li>Collaborates with case manager to ensure families' psychosocial needs are addressed through a holistic treatment plan. </li><li></li></ul> <p>Marginal Functions</p> <ul> <li>Participate in meetings as required. </li><li>Provide staff development for behavioral health team as needed. </li><li>Participate in Affinia Healthcare organizational committees as needed. </li><li>Promote Child Development Center within the community as needed. </li><li>Assist in integrating the Child Development Center into Affinia Healthcare primary medical and dental care as needed. </li></ul> <p>Supervises:??Students and volunteers as needed</p> <p>NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES</p> <p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS</p>