Therapist - LMSWs welcome to apply!

Attention LMSWs! CMH will cover cost of supervision hours as you work toward obtaining your LCSW!

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a LPC, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, or LMSW to join the dynamic team of providers already in place providing exceptional patient care at the El Dorado Springs Medical Center in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 Long-Term Care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area:  El Dorado Springs is a progressive, full-service city in Southwest Missouri known for its rich history and family-friendly atmosphere. It's the largest city in Cedar County and is centered around a spring believed to have healing properties. The city's location between Kansas City, Springfield, and Joplin provides easy access to various amenities, including the Wayside Inn Museum, the Opera House Cinema, and El Dorado Springs City Park.

About the department:  CMH's Behavioral Health Department focus on treating the “whole” person, not just the parts. CMH's behavioral health team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and licensed clinical social workers offering services in a variety of settings. Conditions treated include dementia, depression, addiction recovery, anxiety, loss/grief, just to name a few.

A typical day will include:  Working in our local school district so that parents and guardians are relieved from bringing students into the clinic for ongoing therapy services. Referrals come from teachers, school counselors, primary care physicians and parents. 

• Completes patient intakes, assessments, and one-on-one therapy sessions lasting between 30 minutes to one hour
• Provides counseling for problems such as ADHD, OCD, ODD and other behavioral issues, as well as provides treatment for anxiety/depression, loss/grief, anger and trauma
• Participates in crisis and risk assessments at schools' or providers' requests
• Refers patients to additional community services and resources as deemed appropriate
• Enters documentation in a timely and appropriate manner 

This position is:  Set your own schedule with compensation based on production! A minimum of 80 sessions are expected to be completed each month.

Job Requirements:

• Education: MSW from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program or a Masters/Doctorate Degree in Psychology 
• Experience: 1-3 years behavioral health or substance abuse counseling (may include pre-degree practicum)
• Skills: Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication, time-management
• Licensure/Certification: LMSWs working toward their LCSW are encouraged to apply. LCSW, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist licensure is preferred. We are unable to consider PLPCs at this time.
• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods of time; infrequently lifting up to 20 lbs.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on production
• NHSC site for tax-free student loan assistance
• No-cost health insurance option for employee
• Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
• Annual CME allowance with paid CME time available too
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee assistance program
• Increased matched savings to Retirement Plan
• PTO
• Company-paid long-term disability plan
• Employee discounts

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.