Home Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home-Based Therapist will provide home-based family therapy services that assist children, adolescents and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Services vary with individual needs, and may include home-based individual and family therapy services, support in skills training, and crisis intervention.

BENEFITS:

401k w/ 20% company matching 11 paid holidays Tuition assistance up to $5250/year Loan assistance up to $200/month Competitive wages Generous PTO Employee discount at the local YMCA HSA/FSA accounts Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee referral program Casual Fridays Company paid life insurance policy Company paid long term disability Optional insurances (short term disability) Employee recognition events Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

Serves high-risk families, including those whose children are at substantial risk of placement or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without in-home services. Provides services primarily in client’s residence. Schedules sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including evenings. Maintains a flexible workweek. Schedules and completes client intake sessions within 48 hours of referral. Provides back-up for other therapists, as needed. Participates in weekly team consultation meeting, and individual supervision. Assesses safety, structures the environment and uses clinical strategies designed to promote safety. Provides a range of clinical, concrete and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the family’s values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with family members. Assumes responsibility for motivating families and employ motivation enhancement strategies. Conducts comprehensive, strength-based and behavior focused assessments. Collaborates with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applies research-based cognitive/behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods. Advocates for and provides concrete goods and services (including transportation) that are directly related to the family’s goals, while teaching family members to meet these needs on their own. Collaborates and advocates with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to work with diverse population Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and children. Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for client. Criteria for enrollment and appropriate regulations to assist clients in maintaining compliance with program guidelines. Activities of daily living. Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans to meet client needs. Behavior disorders, parenting skills, treatment interventions and crisis intervention. The staff member must demonstrate skills in: Assessing the needs of seriously and persistently mentally ill children. Documenting interventions. Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients. Providing education in activities of daily living for clients. Advocating for client's needs. Typing and basic computer usage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling from an accredited college or university. 1-3 years of experience in adolescent, pre-adolescent, family therapy or a related area is required. Must possess a minimum of LSW, LMHC-A or LMFT-A licensure. Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Porter-Starke Services