Children's Mental Health Practitioner

Embarking on your career in mental health is both exciting and challenging. Lorenz Clinic understands the transition from undergraduate learning to the professional practice setting and is committed to supporting recent graduates in this journey. Our Mental Health Practitioner position offers a structured environment where you can apply your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and work towards impacting the most pressing social cause of our time– expanding equitable access to mental healthcare.

The Role

This role provides bachelor’s-level professionals with invaluable experience working with children and adolescents in the psychology field. Mental health practitioners are assigned to one or more groups of children ages 3-6, 7-12, or 13-17 and work in a structured group therapy setting. This is a highly collaborative role, integrated with various members of the Clinic's treatment team. Practitioners may also carry a caseload of Skills Training for clients, as assigned.

About The Clinic

Lorenz Clinic is dedicated to moving beyond merely treating symptoms to addressing the underlying issues that sustain them. Our commitment to interprofessional training ensures that clinicians from various disciplines collaborate to provide holistic care. With a focus on reflective practice and social responsibility, we strive to create an environment conducive to both client and clinician growth.? The clinic also hosts one of the most competitive training placements for graduate students in the region.

Job Duties

Job duties include:

• Perform skills-training services under supervision of a mental health professional and in conjunction with psychotherapy
• Carry and maintain a caseload as determined by the Clinic
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to create and implement clinical treatment plans
• Provide clinical services including preschool day treatment and group skills training
• Attend and actively participate in individual and/or group supervision, monthly case consultation, Grand Rounds, business meetings, and other meetings as required by the Clinic
• Comply with clinical documentation standards and deadlines as outlined by the Clinic
• Utilize the Clinic’s electronic health record to maintain the clinical chart
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions with staff, patients, and business associates of the Clinic
• Bill appropriate procedural codes in an accurate and timely manner
• Keeping abreast of billing issues and discuss with patients when necessary
• Assist in intermittent peer-reviews of patient files
• Adhere to additional directives by applicable direct clinical and administrative supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or closely related behavioral science field. Candidates with master’s degrees are encouraged to alternatively consider the clinic’s Post-Master’s Fellowship.
• 2,000 hours of experience in the delivery of mental health services to people with mental illness. Candidates who have completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields may qualify and are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they have 2000 hours of experience.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package that includes:

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parenting leave regardless of gender
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• A 401k with 401k matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid service/volunteer time
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare Savings Account

Compensation

The hiring range for this role is $21.15 - $24.56 per hour depending on qualifications. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

To Apply

Admission to the fellowship is competitive. Lorenz selects candidates based on their potential to positively impact the cohort learning dynamic, advance the profession, and benefit society at large, among other factors. To apply for this position, submit your CV and a cover letter to the attention of the Training Committee via the online job portal for the chosen clinic location. In addition to your suitability for the position, cover letters should broadly outline your training goals, track preference, commitment to the common good, and a brief narrative of your experience providing psychotherapy. Preference will be given to those who submit a cover letter. Applicants who are invited to interview may be asked to provide writing samples, references, or a letter of recommendation from a past clinical supervisor. Preference will also be given to bilingual candidates, as expanding access for the underserved is an integral part of the clinic’s mission.

Individual & Cultural Diversity

Lorenz Clinic is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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