Child Crisis Therapist Independently Licensed Supervisor - Child and Family Acute

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
2. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
3. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment, based upon quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
4. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
5. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.
6. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.
7. Assists supervisor or Division Director with development and coordination of clinical programs, as needed.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)

EXPERIENCE

Two to three years of clinical experience, including two years of post-master's experience. Strong knowledge of the mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, and related issues. Basic knowledge of community resources and SCS services. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Position has some unusual physical demands, including exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families. Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Position at times requires incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites. Time Type: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Seven Counties