Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position will facilitate access to and utilization of mental health services for youth and their families in both a telehealth and an outpatient setting within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Decisions made in this position will be crucial to ensuring effective implementation of youth and their family’s treatment connection and needs. The position will make decisions in close collaboration with the patient/client and other key stakeholders.

Training in trauma-informed care and brief psychosocial assessments, experience working with youth and families (particularly those experiencing trauma or mental health symptoms) and proficiency in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice interventions are essential to this position.

The position will be hybrid.

Job Description

• Completes intake assessments with patients referred to the CONNECT Program and others referred for psychotherapy services in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) for outpatient adolescent behavioral healthcare.

• Provides screening and psychoeducation.

• Triages patients into the appropriate program, provider, or provides referral to off campus providers.

• Schedules psychotherapy and psychiatry services for patients as indicated. 

• Manages patient scheduling services to include collecting demographics and insurance registration.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).

• Provides follow-up communication as needed.

• Tracks programmatic data and prepares outcome reports.

• Attends team meetings and participates in training sessions as assigned.

• Builds relationships with on-campus colleagues and community partners to ensure collaborative continuity for start of care.

• Familiarity with community resources in Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

• Provides referrals to community services as needed.

• Utilizes effective crisis intervention skills in high-stress situations.

• Problem-solves effectively by assessing situations, gathering information, and recommending actionable solutions.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

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:

Bachelor's degree

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

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 a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, such as social work, counseling, sociology, or psychology. Applicants with a bachelor’s degrees in other fields may be considered with sufficient case management experience.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• 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:

Conducting Cognitive Or Clinical Assessments With Children And/Or Adults With Psychiatric Disorders (1 Year)

Skills:

Case Management, Collaboration, Communication, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Counseling, Crisis Interventions, Data Tracking, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Family Support, Intake Assessments, Organizing, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette, Schedule Management, Social Work, Team Meeting, Time Management, Trauma Care, Working Independently

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] 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.