Lead Staff Therapist - Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Supervises other staff therapists within team. Oversees patient care and productivity in assigned service area. Participates in policy and program development and implementation related to psychotherapy. Position plans, organizes, and implements psychotherapy services for patients.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervision/Lead Role- 20%

• Provide clinical supervision and performance management for Staff Therapists, ensuring high-quality client care and professional development.
• Oversee the intake process for counseling and psychiatry service requests, effectively screening clients and linking them to appropriate internal or external resources.
• Collaborate with The SPOT Program and Medical Directors to develop, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures related to SPOT counseling services, including documentation of counseling activities to meet grant requirements.
• Plan and lead case consultation meetings with mental health service providers to discuss complex cases and ensure collaborative problem-solving.
• Assist in the submission of behavioral health reports and grant applications by providing detailed insights into program successes, areas for innovation and growth, and justifications for continued funding.
• Collaborate with leadership on program development initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to guide decision-making and enhance service delivery.

Therapy Role- 80%

• Provide individual mental health services, which include screening, crisis intervention, short term and long term counseling, substance abuse and trauma focused therapy, and partner/family consultation.
• Maintain timely, professional documentation, including progress notes.
• Participate in scheduled case consultation, as indicated for treatment fidelity (DBT, TFCBT, etc.) and/or best practices with diverse populations (youth of color, LGBTQIA+ - identified youth, youth in foster care, etc.).
• Seek out, develop and implement evidence-based modalities of care for psychotherapy patients.
• Facilitate referrals and community resources for patients/families.
• Pursue continuing education to meet or exceed licensure requirements.
• Other program support - engage in community outreach and presentations, policy and procedure development, interdisciplinary collaboration, etc.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support- American Red Cross, Certified Professional Counselor- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Professional Counselor- National Board for Certified Counselors, Clinical Social Worker- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Professional Counselor- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Psychologist- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Social Worker- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Master Social Worker- Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent of master's degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• AAMFT, ASLPC, LCSW, LPC, or licensed Psychologist in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Care, Communication, Computer Literacy, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Hospital Experience, Hospitals, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Multicultural Competency, Organizing, Patient Treatment, Psychotherapy, Relating to Others, Supervision, Teamwork, Telehealth, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Grade

C12

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.