Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Caldwell is seeking a Pediatric Primary Care Mental/Behavioral Health Therapist to join our Pediatric team.

The pediatric primary care behavioral health therapists functions as a core member of a Primary Care team that practices by providing short-term targeted interventions by partnering with the primary care provider to provide integrated behavioral health. The pediatric primary care behavioral health therapists is responsible for coordinating and supporting mental health care within the clinic and for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services outside the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial diagnostic evaluation and makes deterimination for the need for treatment.
• Responsible for the planning and provision of mental health treatment services to patients in an individual, family, or group setting.
• Responsible for the onoing management and resassement of the treatment plan, which may include a readjustment of prescribed treatment or goals, and transisition or termination planning.
• Provides crisis intervention services to patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinates with and supports medication management while monitoring treatment adherence, including communicating with the prescribing provider any side effects and potential complications.
• Provides community resource information and referrals.
• Eligible to participate in Third Party billing.
• Completes documentation in accordance with current policy and requirement for care delivery setting.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Experience: None
• Licenses/Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification and hold a License in the State of Practice in one of the following:Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

For more information, please contact Julie Leguineche at leguinej@slhs.org or 208.814.2558

About Caldwell

The city of Caldwell is the 6th largest city in Idaho with a population of 55,000. Caldwell is the entrance to the picturesque Treasure Valley and is located on the beautiful Boise River, just 30 minutes from the downtown Boise. Agriculture continues to be a strength in and around Caldwell, however diversity of the business community is rapidly developing. A community full of friendly people and great things to do. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with excellent fishing, hiking and bicycling. Caldwell is also home of College of Idaho and the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

Learn more about what Caldwell has to offer you:

Caldwell Parks and Rec | Babby Farms Exotic Petting Zoo | Whittenberger Planetarium | Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History | Local Farmers Market | Winter Wonderland Festival | Indian Creek Festival

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.