Community Based Therapist

Job Type


Full-time

Description

POSTION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing counseling and other clinical services to children, adults, couples and families in their natural environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy as needed in an office or out of office setting utilizing evidence based practices and a variety of therapeutic approaches. Out of office settings may include but are not limited to the following: schools, homes, churches and community settings.
• Completes diagnostic assessments and develops the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan with the client, parent/guardian, and/or caseworker. Follows all regulations when completing initial, reviews and/or updates for all required paperwork.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed.
• Participates in clinical case staffing as needed. Schedules clinical case staffing to assure consistent communication with other professional staff involved with the client.
• Collaborates with external agencies and programs as needed and with families to coordinate services on behalf of the individuals served.
• Maintains case records and notes in a timely and professional manner.
• Assures proper billing for all services provided. Keeps up to date, timely and professional records at all time and adheres to all payer regulations. Complies with Medicaid Rule 132 and Managed Care Organization requirements.
• Participates in weekly supervision with direct supervisor to explore areas of strength and growth.
• Completes all needed reports in a timely manner when required.
• Completes all required client documentation in a timely manner as required.
• Participate in Utilization Review of clinical files.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the experience, personal qualities and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.
• Must possess and retain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and retain proof of auto insurance.
• DCFS/CANTS Clearance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited program, or in a related human service field; strong preference for License in Clinical Social Work or Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling.
• The ability and willingness to actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and a variety of treatment modalities used with the population(s) served.

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University , to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed.


Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) . Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI principles drive company culture and are essential to job performance.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts

Salary Description


$52,624.00 - $65,780.00