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Vista Medical Center East

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide supportive counseling and education for weight management. This position is primary located at our Vernon Hills location.Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certification •Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a human service related field; social work, psychology, or professional counseling•Licensed Therapist, LCPC•Specializes in Obesity Treatment & Weight Management •CPR Certification•Every other Tuesday 4:30pm to 6:30pmEvery other Wednesday 5:30pm to 7:30pmEvery other Thursday 11:00am to 1:00pm•Review application to determine if patient is appropriate for weight management program.•Provide monthly individual consultation for patient to learn and follow up with behavior modification tools necessary for long term weight management.•Provide monthly group sessions for patients losing weight, maintaining weight loss and bariatric surgery patients as needed.•Experience in running group sessions with binge and/or over eating (under eating and anorexia generally not helpful) and wellness and stress management could be a bonus.•Good organizational skills

Complete assessments required to get individuals into waiver funded services and maintain people in the community, rather than in institutions or nursing homes. Assure compliance with waiver manual and Olmstead Act. Assists in meeting DHS/DBHDDs WIG of keeping individuals out of hospitals (to reduce incidents within hospitals) by providing technical assistance to families and providers. Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team for recipients of developmental disability services, providing psychosocial services, including evaluation, eligibility determination and technical consultation/assistance. The social worker may provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team that provides intake and evaluation services for the region. Conducts interviews with consumers and family members, legal guardians and caregivers. Social work and other functional assessment instruments are administered to make eligibility determinations and develop service plan recommendations. Assessment findings, written by the social worker, are reported in required documentation for the individuals record. Assessments are reviewed with team members as part of the interdisciplinary planning program. Qualification:Masters degree from an accredited program And Licensure in the area of assignment And Two years of related post-license experience OR Masters degree from an accredited program And License in the area of assignment AND Two years of experience at the lower level (Social Service Provider) Preferred Qualifications:Current LMSW license. Two years of experience providing therapeutic counseling, case management and coordination services, and assessments for court depositions, legal proceedings, and/or eligibility determinations. One year of experience in human services setting, requiring use of clinical assessments, client interviewing, and/or written reports of assessment findings. Experience in the field of mental retardation and developmental disabilities highly desirable. Computer experience that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and E-Mail. Salary:$32,418.30 - $56,724.24

Nemours is seeking a casual, part time Child Life Therapist to join our team in Delaware.

As one of the nation´s premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states -- Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked as one of the nation´s 25 Best Children´s Hospitals by Parents magazine in 2009, we care for thousands of children in the Delaware Valley, across the country and around the world. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children´s Clinic provides convenient community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems across the Delaware Valley. Provides Child Life Therapy assessment and intervention independently to assigned patient population within the guidelines designated by department and hospital policy and procedures. Demonstrates clinical competency in direct patient care and is responsible for completion of 100% of basic child Life competencies. Expand knowledge through mentorship, educational opportunities, etc.* Provides family/child education regarding diagnosis, treatment and the impact of hospitalization to increase understanding and minimize trauma and disruption in normal growth and development. * Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping during procedures and throughout hospital experience. * Uses developmentally appropriate and medically accurate information to prepare children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures, as defined in the Child Life preparation protocol. Psychological preparation will be provided in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported. * Provides medical play to allow children to explore, express, cope and gain a sense of mastery and control over their hospitalization and related fears, fantasies and concerns. * Assesses patients need for therapeutic, developmental and social/recreational play and provide as appropriate. * Works as a member of the healthcare team to address developmental, emotional, psychosocial and individual needs of patients to promote coping and adjustment to hospitalization. * Extends support to family members with respect to their needs, cultural values and beliefs. * Demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics, adolescents and young adults. * Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment. * Provides information/effective treatment strategies and support to families while considering the lifelong implications for various diagnoses of patients seen within the department. * Completes timely documentation as required by Therapeutic Services department policy, JCAHO and CARF standards. * Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member. * Attends inservices/continuing education; provides updates in the form of inservices to the department. * Participates in meeting goals of the department. JOB REQUIREMENTS: B.S. in Child Life, Child Development or related field.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong teaching and interpersonal skills.Child Life Certification--or meets the requirements to take the Child Life certification exam. CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 month of employment. Member of professional specialty organizations (Child Life Council).Nemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.Don´t miss out on important health care news and updates from Nemours - connect with us on... Facebook (Fan Page): www.facebook.com/pages/Nemours/90523951091?ref=tsYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/NemoursUpdates Twitter: www.twitter.com/nemours Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/nemours/

Manages and assumes 24-hours responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit. Directly supervises Lead Counselors and Resident Counselors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Hermitage Hall’s policies and procedures. Ensures that staff are following and implementing the program and unit schedules. Requirements Must have BS/BA and 3 years experience working with children/adolescents, preferably in a residential setting. Supervisory experience preferred. OR 5 Years supervisory experience and 4 years related experience with children/adolescents; preferably in a residential setting must have at least one year college credits, be currently enrolled in degree seeking program or willing to re-pursue BA/BS degree within 6 months of hire.

Foundations Behavioral Health

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for patient assessments, treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy, and discharge planning. Strong background in Trauma Care.Requirements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Human Services field from accredited college or university. Clinically supervised education/training in individual group and family therapy. Basic computer skills or willingness to learn. Two years’ experience with mental health clients, preferably adolescents and their families. Additional Requirements: Must be able to communicate clearly and legibly in writing. Must be able to maintain constant interactions with patients experiencing severe psychiatric disorders.

Department: Psych/ Social Services - #7276 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 hours, 8-4:30, W/E & Holidays as needed Job Details: Psychosocial assessment and intervention with patients and families in an inpatient setting. Coordination with other disciplines using an independent approach to discharge planning. Leading Treatment Team meetings. Running groups each week on a rotating basis. Rotation of weekend coverage. Supervision of Bachelor level a possibility.

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest health care system between Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts. The 319-bed regional health care system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Charge Nurse, facilitates and provides psychiatric care of adult, adolescent, and/or child patients by planning and implementing milieu treatment, considering patient needs and therapeutic goals. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Functions as a milieu therapist to assigned patients, including collaborating with the nurse therapist to determine a milieu treatment approach, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, administering an initial psychological assessment, and providing consistent individual counseling focused on treatment goals during hospitalization. Participates in milieu therapy for patients on an individual or group basis. Leads or assists in milieu groups. Incorporates knowledge of each patient´s condition and application of various therapeutic techniques; ensures appropriate participation by patients. 2. Collaborates with other unit staff in assessing and evaluating patient´s mental status. Initiates and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; shares information and participates in the formulation of treatment plans. Coordinates and implements various aspects of milieu environment to provide a therapeutic experience for patients. Collaborates with other staff members to determine whether a patient represents a risk to himself/herself and/or others. Works with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques. 3. Provides supportive care to patients, such as participating in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities. This may include assisting patients with bathing, eating, and other daily living activities. Sets limits, confronts counterproductive activities and behavior, and reassures and orients patients. Encourages and facilitates appropriate interactions between patients. 4. Records all appropriate information on patient charts; prepares regular reports describing each patients mental status and functioning, as well as significant interactions. Reports and documents overt, covert, verbal, and non-verbal communications by patients. 5. Provides support and education to family members and significant others regarding the patients status. Works with representatives of outside agencies in obtaining or disseminating information on individual patients. Participates in discharge planning and referral, if necessary. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a Bachelors Degree in psychology or a related field. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Patient care environment. Periodic risk from combative or abusive patients; occasionally may assist with moving or lifting elderly or handicapped patients or with applying restraints. 2. Regular walking and standing during normal course of duties. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the job.

Award winning non-tribal Community Health Center on Unalaska Island in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska (featured in Discovery Channels Deadliest Catch series) seeking full time Behavioral Health Clinician to provide counseling, outreach, & acute/emergency services in an outpatient setting. Position involves full scope of clinical practices, chemical dependency assessment & counseling, community & school outreach & patient education. Care is provided with a fully integrated primary care facility. Must be Master´s-level or above in clinical or counseling psychology & able to get Alaska license and chemical dependency certification. Call is shared with 2-3 other providers. Energetic & involved multinational community, excellent schools, outdoor activities & variety of social amenities. HPSA score 14.

Pennsylvania Clinical Schools

Pennsylvania Clinical Schools, located in Chester County, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist to work in our Residential Treatment Facility, which specializes in the treatment of adolescent males with sexually abusive behaviors as well as Conduct/Behavior issues. Preference will be given for a licensed Master´s or higher level therapist with two or more years of clinical experience, including familiarity with Juvenile Justice. Successful candidate must have a minimum of a Master´s Degree and License eligible with one year relevant clinical experience. Pennsylvania Clinical School offers supervisor pay and benefits, career-growth opportunities, a great and flexible work schedule, and licensed level supervision.PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, we are opening our doors to people from every background, welcoming their skills and ideas to maintain one of the strongest reputations in health care.We are currently looking for a Part time - Mental Health Therapist in our Child and Adolescent Outpatient Program.Responsibilities:- Providing outpatient services to children from birth to age 5- Performing psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapyRequirements:- Master´s Degree in Mental Health/Social Work or related field- Current MD licensure as LCSW-C or LCPC- 2 years experience working with children and familiesWe offer our staff one of the best pay and benefits packages in the field. Our beautiful campus is conveniently located off I-95 and I-895 in Baltimore, MD.