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Nemours is seeking a LCSW for our Downtown Orlando location! The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to support the emotional and psychological well-being of pediatric patients and their families. This role focuses on helping individuals adjust to medical conditions and mental health challenges, promoting optimal functioning through evidence-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses, including adjustment to medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support patients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Apply knowledge of developmental stages and age-specific needs in therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish treatment goals and periodically reassess patient/family situations and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing a wide range of needs, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and all other mental health diagnosis.
• Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and treatment planning, offering consultation to physicians and healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address patients' mental and behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate and provide individual and family therapy sessions based on clinical need.
• Document all interventions and patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with departmental guidelines and signed all notes within 10 days of the encounter.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, CMS, and other regulatory agency requirements for documentation and billing.
• Communicate and coordinate with insurance providers, case managers, and other stakeholders to authorize necessary services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines and departments.
• Stay informed about community resources and provide families with relevant, up-to-date information and referrals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• HYBRID position