School-Based Day Treatment Therapist Social Services

The Day Treatment Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based therapy services to youth that have been diagnosed with an SED and would benefit from mental health counseling and their families. Services are primarily community-based (unless position is in a school setting) and many participating youths are involved in multiple child serving systems (e.g. child welfare special education and/or juvenile justice) and/or may be at risk of out of home placement. The Therapist facilitates regular therapy sessions and monitors client progress from the point of intake/referral through treatment to discharge and aftercare. For youth that are enrolled in Wraparound Care Coordination the therapist also works with the Wraparound Team as facilitated by the Care Coordinator to develop and implement the Individualized Service Plan for each identified client/family. The SOC Therapist enhances resources available to each family through offering options for additional services education and support. The Therapist coordinates the flow of clinical information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can articulate the mission vision and values of Choices the practice of evidence-basedinterventions and therapeutic services compliant with Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.
• Facilitates evidence-based interventions through individual family and group therapy sessionsclinically assesses and re-assesses individuals as required and for those families that are enrolledin Wraparound participates as an active team member in the Wraparound process.
• Provides participating youth and family members with counseling to meet underlying needs andsupport increase or restore capacity for self-sufficiency.
• Maintains population-specific competencies to ensure effective delivery of services to youth and families.
• Provides screening assessment treatment planning evidence-based therapeutic intervention re-assessment discharge/aftercare planning and referrals as needed.
• Completes client documentation in accordance with Medicaid state federal and DCS contract requirements.
• Completes client documentation within established timelines.
• Provides crisis intervention as required and follow-up clinical assessment with client(s) involved to determine need for appropriate clinical course of action.
• Attends Child/Family/Team meetings for families engaged in the Wraparound process andfacilitates Treatment Plan Reviews for families that are enrolled in Outpatient Services all outcomes of planning meetings as needed.
• Supports families in exercising their Freedom of Choice regarding their providers and supportsand empowers them to take the lead in all decisions regarding their care.
• Meets regularly with supervisor or designee for clinical supervision and seeks further supervision when appropriate and necessary.
• Self-monitors billing and productivity levels and gives feedback to supervisor regarding workflow and/or billing concerns.
• Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor Care Coordinator and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with youth and families receiving services.
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in social work psychology or a related human service field required with at least two years of full-time experience providing direct mental health counseling and/or case management services preferred. Mississippi license strongly preferred (Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Psychologist)
• Minimum required certification/licensure as PCMHT/CMHT LMFTA P-LPC or LMSW.
• Maintains active clinical license/certification as applicable per respective professional license board.
• Maintains active certification in specialized areas of practice and selected evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment tools therapy with youth and families crisis intervention team building and development.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Highly organized and effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and written) system development change and outcomes.
• Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences both in person and through various electronic media.
• Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the community.
• Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence and auto insurance.

Salary Range $42000-$46000

Benefits Include:

• Medical Dental Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Required Experience:

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