# Clinical Intern or Licensed Clinician - Special Needs Unit

**Company:** [Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9WWbqsPzhKkj37xFjK77Yf.md)
**Location:** Las Vegas, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Clinical Services

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## Description

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused **Clinical Therapist** to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.

-   Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
-   Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
-   Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
-   Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
-   Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
-   Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
-   Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
-   Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
-   Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
-   Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
-   Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.

## Requirements

-   Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
-   Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
-   Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
-   Minimum one (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred
-   Experience with therapeutic limit-setting and an understanding of behavior management modalities helpful
-   Ability to maintain professional boundaries

## Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

-   Medical insurance
-   Dental insurance
-   Vision insurance
-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Healthcare spending account
-   Dependent care spending account
-   PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
-   Discounted cafeteria meal plan
-   Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
-   Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
-   Pet Insurance
-   Identity Theft Insurance