Child Mental Health Therapist- Residential Services- PRN

Job Summary

The Residential Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, individual, family and group counseling, and treatment to youth in a 24/7 Trauma Informed residential treatment facility addressing their mental/behavioral health needs. This role works from 11 AM to 7 PM weekdays and requires Holiday and Saturday avilibility.

The Residential Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, individual, family and group counseling, and treatment to youth in a 24/7 Trauma Informed residential treatment facility addressing their mental/behavioral health needs. This role works from 11 AM to 7 PM weekdays and requires Holiday and Saturday avilibility.

• Master of Social Work or Counseling preferred;
  Will Consider Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work with a minimum of two (2) years of diagnostic and counseling experience working with children and adolescents.
• Valid Ohio Clinical License in Social Work (LSW, LISW) or Counseling (LPC, LPCC) is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments, individual child and adolescent, family, and group psychotherapy in a residential or community setting is preferred.

• Provides clinical behavioral health services to residents and their identified families.
• Conducts diagnostic assessment utilizing diagnostic screeners to assess level of functioning, strengths, behavioral health, and psychosocial history, and identify growth areas and needs.
• Co-creates and implements care plans with the resident and guardian to address clinical needs and evaluates effectiveness and outcomes.
• Implements best practice and clinical interventions in individual, family and group psychotherapy and Day Treatment
• Designs and implements goal-directed groups addressing, but not limited to practical living skills; social skills; problem-solving skills; anger-management and conflict resolution; enhance self-esteem.
• Assists with crisis intervention and problem resolution.
• Assists with linking and/or coordinating community support service referrals and resources for the youth/family to aid in a successful transition returning to the community.
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision to discuss client treatment progress, assess clinical intervention outcome, and address other administrative needs.
• Responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Completes progress notes and corresponding billing sheets within the established timeframe.
• Meets the agency’s productivity guidelines.
• Assists with serving as a community resource for schools, local agencies and others interested in the program.
• Coordinates for family and other visits.
• Collaborates with H.O.P.E Campus multidisciplinary team to coordinate resident care and address clinical needs.

• $25.90 - $38.60 hourly range
  * Pay depends on licensure and years of experience
• * There will also be a $2.50/hr on call premium

• Actively participates in agency and client-related meetings and committees as necessary.
• Participates in providing emergency on-call services, including in-person 24/7 as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of disciplines and levels of staff within an organization and continuum of care.
• Communication:
  Must be able to communicate, logically, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Marshaling Resources:
  Working knowledge of community resources related to residential clients.
• Detail Oriented:
  Has a high level of need to understand how and why things go together; the ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently. Develops ideas thoroughly and meticulously into an effective plan of action. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Time Management:
  Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.
• Stress Management: able to perform and make sound decisions under pressure and in adversity.
• Clinical Acumen:
  Developing knowledge of the mental illness, substance use disorders, various therapeutic modalities, and related community resources;
  Strong intervention. Keeps accurate and appropriate records/documentation.

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