Clinical Therapist- GI Clinic

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Psychiatry-Clinical Therapy

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Clinical Therapist will provide psycho-social assessments, individual and family therapy, cognitive support therapy, and crisis intervention for pediatric patients and their families, primarily in the GI Clinic. Triage services for further mental health interventions may be recommended and coordinated by this worker. The primary treatment group will include patients aged 0-18, their families, and/or caregivers. This position will serve as a liaison between the Department of Psychiatry and other medical specialties to allow for continuity of care.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

• Experience providing family, individual, group, and play therapy.

• Pediatric experience required.

• Child growth and development education.

• Hospital experience (preferred).

Licensure/Certifications required:

• LCSW or LPC with the state of Texas.

• CPR - Basic Life Support within 60 days of start date.

• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of start date.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.