Child and Family Mental Health Clinician – Trauma-Focused Therapy (TF-CBT)

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s 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.

 

Children’s 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 children’s 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.

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting children and their caregivers through trauma-informed care? Do you have a heart for early childhood mental health?

 

We are hiring a Child and Family Mental Health Provider whose primary role will be to provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)—an evidence-based treatment model designed to help children and adolescents recover from trauma and build resilience. Prior experience and training in TF-CBT are preferred but not required; training opportunities are available for the right candidate.

 

This clinician will be part of a collaborative team of Child and Family Mental Health Providers embedded throughout the hospital, with services offered primarily in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and their caregivers, and committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families affected by trauma, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

At Children’s 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, it’s 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 Children’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Child and Family Therapy Service Provision and Documentation: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will provide evidence based mental health treatments to patients and families within the clinical area they are assigned.
• Case Management and Collaboration: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will maintain ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships. This may include communication with referral sources, service providers, community mental health providers and care team members. as well as, assisting families with accessing community services and transitioning to other treatment providers when needed.
• Professional Development: This Child and Family Mental Health Provider 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.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and
  • 1-2 years experience and
• LCSW MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO
  • If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
    • Within 90 days you must also obtain a Kansas License OR
• LPC MO Licensed Professional Counselor
  • If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
    • Within 90 days you must also obtain a