Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Chattanooga, TN
Jun 06, 2022
Full time
Title: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Specialist
Division/location: Psycho-Oncology Chattanooga, TN
Reports to: Clinical Director
Purpose:
To provide individual, family, group and/or marital therapy to children diagnosed with pediatric cancer as well as their families. This role is to provide ongoing therapy services for families with a goal of maintaining a balance between behavioral services and family-based programming designed to serve both inpatient and outpatients families.
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnoses and continuing throughout survivorship. Located in the Educational Advancement Center the Foundation provides services to children with cancer as well as their families through its four divisions: Psycho-Oncology, Industrial Arts, Healthy Lifestyle Education and Diversionary Therapy. The foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of its supporters.
Roles and responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
Publicize the mission of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Be an advocate for families dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer
Look for new innovative ways to provide care for families dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer
Assist development team in activities related to programs
Other duties as assigned
Job Specific Responsibilities
Provide individual, family and group mental health therapy
Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
Assist in the assessment, planning, arranging, and implementing of psychosocial programs under clinical supervision.
Review and evaluate recent psychosocial health research and interpret it to professionals and patients.
Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
Responsible for day-to-day operations of all Psycho-Oncology and Integrated therapies
Maintain thorough and accurate record keeping for all patients and progress
Maintain an appropriate environment for patients, families and visitors
Serve as community liaison on appropriate regional committees
Integrates with a team-based work environment
Provide reports in accordance with senior leadership
Assists with orientation and training of new and existing staff
Participate in writing grants
Meet all data requirements for current and future grants
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Success Metrics
Incremental growth in patient volume
Incremental growth in family programming
Identify and recommend new service opportunities to program committee
Implement new programs
Keep within budget allowances
Successful integration of programs within foundation system
Requirements:
Current Tennessee LCSW or (equivalent) such as LPC, LMFT or LLP license
Must apply for Georgia license once hired (AHF will cover cost of licensure)
Master’s Degree
CPR certification
Experience providing individual, family and group therapy
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Excellent computer skills
Excellent collaboration with other therapists
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability to walk, bend, hear, see and lift 25 pounds
Occasional weekend and evening availability
Regional travel