Job Description
Summary Children Unlimited Inc is a non-profit organization that provides an array of supports and and programs to children and their families within the Mount Washington Valley community including: child care, family supports and services, pediatric school-based preschool services, and an outpatient pediatric mental health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services; all in- house!
Our outpatient clinic is growing and we are currently seeking to hire a passionate and motivated Child and Family Mental Health Therapist, preferably with at least 1-2 years of experience to join our team. However strong, entry-level candidates are also welcome to apply. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys making a difference in the lives of children with exceptional needs and their families, thrives in a fast-paced setting, has excellent communication and organization skills; and is a strong team player, who loves to learn, within a unique, multi-disciplinary pediatric outpatient setting. The Child and Family Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a diverse caseload of clients with a wide variety of therapeutic needs and conditions such as but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Developmental Delays, Genetic disorders, attachment disorders, behavior challenges, current and/or past history of trauma exposure; provide comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment sessions, and consultation services to children and their families within the Greater Mt. Washington Valley area.
We have opportunities to grow and enhance therapist clinical skills in the areas of: birth-3 age group, trauma-informed care, preschool-based groups, and more! We pride ourselves on utilizing a client-lead and family-centered, team approach among a close-knit and supportive team of: Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, child care classroom teachers and assistants; for daily opportunities to collaborate together in order to meet the unique needs of every child. Our unique, multi-disciplinary team-based approach provides the unique opportunity for therapists to cross train within a school-based setting in addition to our outpatient program. We empower our therapists by providing them with additional flexibility to create their own schedules within full-time or part-time working hours agreed upon hiring, and conduct services and consultations within both individual and classroom-based settings. This position is available for full-time or part-time hours, as an in-person position.
Duties - Conduct comprehensive evaluations using a combination of standardized assessments and clinical observations
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to children with mental health therapy needs
- Provide direct mental health services for the outpatient clinic in a safe, nurturing, environment, using a family-centered approach to children with mental health therapy needs
- Provide education and support to family/caregivers and other professionals
- Independently complete all scheduling duties to fulfill and maintain expected caseload requirements within appropriate timeframes provided
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive treatment approach
- Maintain accurate documentation with medical necessity of all progress notes, initial and updated treatment plans, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge notes
- Ensuring all documentation is completed within expected timeframes provided on a weekly basis
- Making and receiving phone calls and emails related to: scheduling, patient care with clients, families, care team, and community contacts as needed
- Follow insurance plan requirements to ensure appropriate authorizations are in place as needed prior to providing services
- Participate in continuing education programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field
- Have an established CAQH Profile
Requirements - Master?s Degree from an accredited college or university in MSW, Mental Health Counseling, or equivalent
- Active license or eligible to obtain mental health licensure in the state of New Hampshire
- At least 6 months?1 year pediatric experience (waived on a case-by-case basis), preferably in a multidisciplinary setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Must have an NPI number and established CAQH profile
Nice To Haves - Familiarity or introduction to pediatric specialty areas within birth-3 year age groups
- Experience with providing teletherapy services
- Current licensure in the state of Maine
- Passion and experience using child-lead therapeutic approaches
- Previous experience with outpatient, and/or school-based pediatric settings
- Trauma-informed care training
- EHR experience
- Basic understanding of use of mental health-based billing codes relevant to outpatient clinical setting
Benefits - Flexible Schedule with built-in documentation time
- Paid time off
- Additional 8 hours of bonus PTO awarded following successful completion of 60 day performance review
- 12 paid holidays
- 403B retirement plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Up to 33% Employee Discounted rate for child care enrollment at CU's child care facility
- Opportunities for mentorship support as needed
- Opportunities for Continuing Education Support
About Us Aiming to fill a huge void in the Mt. Washington Valley for children with special needs, Children Unlimited, Inc. opened its doors on July 1, 1986 specializing in early intervention and inclusive childcare. Very soon after, the local school district approached us about offering an inclusive preschool program that would also serve children with special needs. Our mission has always been to foster and strengthen meaningful relationships that will provide a foundation for each child and each family to be happy, healthy and engaged members of our community.
Today, we employ over 30 staff and serve hundreds of families each year through our four main programs which include a child care licensed for up to 68 children, an inclusive preschool where typical children and those with special needs learn and grow together, an outpatient children's clinic offering pediatric OT, PT, speech therapy, and behavioral health therapy, and the Family Connections Resource Center that works with families throughout Carroll County, specializing in family counseling, resource, referral, and service coordination, crisis intervention, parent education, support, and advocacy, and much more.
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Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Currently hiring, Flexible hours,