JOB SUMMARY: Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Clinical Director of UMTYS the Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist as a member of a treatment team provides diagnostic assessment behavioral health therapy and occasional therapeutic behavioral services (TBS)/community psychiatric supportive services (CPST) to clients and their natural supports. Further the Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist transitions clients in community settings and works to provide supervision assistance to daily living case coordination counseling guidance and transportation. The Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist is expected to meet the programs productivity target for billable service each week. Services take place in the home office and community. Work hours are flexible some evenings may apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provide assessments counseling/psychotherapy and community support program services for clients their natural supports and significant others as needed including: community organizations schools other health and social service professionals the justice system and other agencies involved with the client.
- Accept caseload assignments from UMTYS leadership and jointly develop tasks and interventions that implement treatment goals.
- Provide Mental Health Assessment Behavioral Health Therapy therapeutic behavioral services (TBS) and Community Psychiatric Supportive Services (CPST) including but not limited to:
- evaluations assessments;
- participation in the development of the clients Individual Treatment Plan (ITP);
- provides assistance and support in crisis situations;
- support; including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the clients mental illness;
- individual interventions; symptom monitoring and selfmanagement of symptoms; assistance in increasing social support skills and networks;
- symptom monitoring and selfmanagement of symptoms;
- assistance in increasing social support skills and networks;
- coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments;
- coordination of all services identified on the clients ITP;
- necessary followup to determine if services are adequately meeting the needs of the client;
- access resources in the community; and
- assist in identifying apartment securing lease of apartment and moving into the apartment.
- Facilitate a psychotherapy group.
- Assess each client to determine their proficiency in life skills and their ability to function in a group.
- Offer several modalities of teaching necessary life skills including daily living experiences group and individual instruction.
- Utilize group work skills to supervise a safe growthproducing environment with which clients may address their educational and emotional needs.
- Provide adequate and appropriate supervision for all clients. This includes monitoring and observing a clients home residence at least twice a month.
- Recognize the significance of the primary natural supports in the clients life and demonstrate the skills to engage the client primary natural supports and others as clinically indicated in the treatment planning process.
- Works a flexible work week and provides evening and weekend oncall coverage on a rotating basis. A minimum of 50% of their week is devoted to productivity.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend scheduled staff meetings supervision and ongoing training.
- All required trainings certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the clients treatment. All clientrelated documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Minimum Masters Degree in Social Work Clinical Counseling or related field.
- Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW LPC or MFT required.
- Competencies/Skills:
- Core Expertise: Possess skill knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
- Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal nonverbal and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
- Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty personal responsibility and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees clients and family members.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment
- Service Orientation: Anticipate recognize and meet the needs of others whether they are clients or not.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
- Experience: Experience working with children adolescents and their families required.
- Other:Must be flexible to accommodate the changing needs of the program.
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agencys insurance company. Must have reliable transportation.
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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer and hires its employees without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group a nonprofit administrative service organization providing a united communitybased network of services so member agencies can focus on missionrelated goals and operate in a more costeffective and efficient manner.
Required Experience:
Senior IC