We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Clinical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
• Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
• Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
• Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
• Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
• Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
• Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
• Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Minimum one (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and an understanding of behavior management modalities helpful
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance