Behavioral Health Clinician
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Apply for Job Job ID67788 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to Favorite Jobs Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different. Job Overview The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient, Inpatient or Emergency Department settings. This position could feature any modality of Creative Arts or Expressive Therapy. Requirements include CO licensure & Masters in Creative Arts Therapy (Art, Music, Dance/ Movement, Drama Therapies) or Expressive Arts Therapy. This position provides services to a number of different patient populations within our Pediatric Mental Health Institute and medical units, with flexible scheduling as a member of our Ponzio Creative Arts Therapy Program. Additional Information Department: Ponzio Arts Therapy Program Hours per week: Flex, variable Shift: FLEX availability Qualifications EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology, social work or related field. Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy modality (art therapy/dance-movement therapy/ drama therapy/ expressive arts therapy/music therapy/ yoga therapy) preferred EXPERIENCE: 2 years in a mental health setting/agency CERTIFICATION(S): American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ASHI Basic Life Support for Health Providers ATR or ATR-BC (Art Therapist Registered- Board Certification) by the AATA Art Therapy Credentials Board; or R-DMT or BC-DMT(Registered or Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist) by the American Dance Therapy Association; or RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) by the North American Drama Therapy Association; or REAT (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist) by the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association; or MT-BC (Music Therapy-Board Certified) by the Certification Board for Music Therapist; or C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist) by the International Association of Yoga Therapists preferred LICENSURE: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical So ial Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor For positions that have been defined and are governed by the Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Staff bylaws, continuation of employment is contingent upon the review and approval of the Colorado Health Care Professionals Credential Application within 3 months of employment. Failure to successfully pass the credentialing process may result in the termination of your employment. Such positions include: Advanced Practice Providers, licensed professional counselors, or Adjunct Medical Staff. Responsibilities POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs