Manager, Psychiatry Therapy

Location:

Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)

Department:

Behavioral Health Assessment Center

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Oversee the department of psychiatry work and assigned staff. Models and facilitates teamwork to cultivate department pride by advocating for an environment that promotes high standards of care. Collaborates with each behavioral health unit to develop a unified system by fostering each unit’s value and relevance to the department. Demonstrates sound judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice. This position will be the manager of the Behavioral Health Assessment Center which will be opening up this year. It will also require taking some on-call weekends periodically.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university

• 5 years psychiatric experience required

• Child growth and development education required

• Pediatric experience preferred

• LCSW, or LPC licensure required

• LCSW-S or LPC-S preferred

• BLS within first 60 days of employment

• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children’s Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed 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.