Youth Residential Therapist

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Job Description: Job Title: Therapist Location: Nixa, MO Department: Youth Residential Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary : Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy.

The Therapist position offers… • All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more • Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost • Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities: • Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment. • Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards. • Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment. • Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment. • Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases. • Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements. • Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames. • Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards. • Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc. • Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame. • Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc. • Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards. • Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner. • Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures. • Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis. • Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met. • Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy. • Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced based practices. • Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary. • Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company. • Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications: • Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field. • Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker. • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) • Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. • Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications: • Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues. • Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services. • Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders. • Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and/or substance use disorders. • Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting. • Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally

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