[Remote] Mental Health Therapist - Crisis at Imagine Pediatrics

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Pediatrics, Mental Health, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related area
Must be licensed to independently practice in MO, NC, LA, or GA (LCSW strongly preferred/LMFT/LPC); openness to cross-state licensure
1-2 years’ experience post independent licensure in a behavioral health setting
1 year of crisis experience
Certification in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Experience working with high-risk behavioral health populations including but not limited to suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, severe persistent mental illness (SPMI), children in the foster care system, elopement, and incarceration
Strong preference and comfortability conducting triage assessments, crisis interventions, and administering screeners such as the PHQ9 and Columbia Suicide Screener
Experience working with children, adolescents, and their caregivers inclusive of external systems involved in a minor’s care
Experience working with a diverse population or demographics
Telehealth experience
Familiarity with technology, Microsoft suites, and documenting in electronic health records
Availability in the evening and after school hours 10:30 am - 7:00 pm local time (Mon-Fri shift work)

Responsibilities

Assess and provide brief targeted therapeutic interventions for clients via teletherapy services for an acute pediatric population
Conduct crisis assessment and intervention to address needs of a patient experiencing a psychiatric emergency
Treat patients with diagnoses including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, self-harm, incarceration, elopement, and beginning to develop psychotic symptoms
Make critical decisions in line with clinical expertise to implement least restrictive safety measures
Assess and safety plan critically for the least restrictive environment necessary to ensure safety
Refer patient to emergency resources when/if necessary
Conduct psychosocial assessment for follow up hospitalization program within 7 days of hospital discharge date and 30 day follow up care for patients experiencing moderate to severe mood disorder symptoms
Meet regularly with behavioral health manager to discuss caseload progression, application of brief intervention model, discharge planning, and to assign new patients
Work collaboratively with crisis team members on care coordination for various cases

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TeletherapyCrisis AssessmentCrisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentSafety PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsSuicidality ManagementPsychiatric Emergency ResponseChild Adolescent TherapyClinical Decision Making

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Mental Health Therapist role remote?

Yes, the primary location for this role is remote, with an expected schedule of shift work from Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 7:00pm local time.

What qualifications are required for this therapist position?

Candidates need a Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related area, must be licensed to independently practice in MO, NC, LA, or GA (LCSW strongly preferred/LMFT/LPC), and have 1-2 years’ experience post independent licensure in behavioral health.

What is the salary for this Mental Health Therapist - Crisis role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Imagine Pediatrics?

Imagine Pediatrics is a tech-enabled, pediatrician-led medical group focused on reimagining care for children with special health care needs, emphasizing compassion, creativity, and collaboration with families, providers, and health plans to enhance existing care teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this crisis therapist role?

A strong candidate is passionate about reimagining pediatric health care, holds the required Master’s degree and licensure in specified states with 1-2 years post-licensure experience, and brings expertise in crisis assessment, brief interventions, and safety planning for pediatric behavioral health crises.

Imagine Pediatrics

24/7 virtual pediatric care and support

About Imagine Pediatrics

Imagine Pediatrics offers 24/7 virtual pediatric care customized for children with medical complexity, providing unlimited access to care via messaging, phone call, or video visit, and coordinating with the child's existing care team. Their multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators delivers high-quality, virtual-first care and support, with services currently available in Texas and Florida.

220 Athens Way #240, Nashville, TN 37228, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

51-200Employees