Clinical Intern or Licensed Clinician - Special Needs Unit
LocationLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentClinical Services
Company size11+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Clinical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
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Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
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Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
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Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
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Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
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Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
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Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
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Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.
Requirements
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Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
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Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
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Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
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Minimum one (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred
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Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and an understanding of behavior management modalities helpful
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Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401K Retirement Plan
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Healthcare spending account
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Dependent care spending account
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PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
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Discounted cafeteria meal plan
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Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
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Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
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