Acute Mental Health Provider, PRN - Sunday

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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

The Acute Mental Health Provider provides acute mental health screening, referral, and case management services to children and adolescents within the Emergency Department.

 

This is a part-time, PRN role, which will work up to 8-hours per week, scheduled on Sundays from 8:30am - 5:00pm. This shift includes a great Shift Differential!

 

Location: Our main campus in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

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

• Rapid acute mental health screening, referral, and documentation ? Respond to the Emergency Department within prescribed time frame and complete acute mental health screening of patients who have been identified to be at risk of harm to themselves or others. Upon completion of screening, complete appropriate referrals which may include inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or outpatient mental health services, and complete all associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaboration with Service Providers. Maintain ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships with mental health service providers.
• Professional Development. 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 Social Work or Counseling and 3-5 years experience. 1 year experience acceptable if incumbent holds a clinical license.
• One of the following: LMSW/Licensed Master's Social Worker MO, LCSW/Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO, MO LPC/Licensed Professional Counselor required upon hire.
• One of the following: LMSW/Licensed Master's Social Worker KS, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialist KS, KS Licensed Professional Counselor, KS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor required within 90 days.
• Incumbent must be dually licensed in both KS and MO within 90 days of hire.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.66/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.