CMH THERAPIST

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for providing appropriate therapeutic interventions to children and families receiving services from Hibiscus Children’s Center. Fee for Service Therapists may be assigned to work with outpatient clients in the community.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure all services provided comply with Medicaid requirements, contract, licensing, and grant agreements

Collaborate with referring agent and appropriate community resource staff (VOCA Funded Activity
- Case Management)
Complete all client related documentation, including but not limited to, in-depth psychosocial assessments, treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, transfer summaries and discharge summaries, in accordance with agency policy (VOCA Funded Activities)
Manage behavioral health crisis situations, including assessment for need to be placed in more restrictive environment, such as a crisis stabilization unit or acute psychiatric inpatient care (VOCA Funded Activity
- Case Management)
Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to community outpatient clients (VOCA Funded Activity)
Identifiy support services needed for successful discharge and transition into next placement (VOCA Funded Activity
- Case Management)
Act as a liaison with outside social services agencies, schools, and other organizations (VOCA Funded Activity
- Case Management)
Testify in court, when needed

Provide at least 26 hours of direct client contact services per week Maintain VOCA client caseload in accordance with VOCA budget requirements

Complete time sheets in accordance with VOCA requirements

Provide accurate and timely input of daily activity and associated documentation into medical records system (ECr).Complete required annual training (40 hours)
Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Master’s in Social Work (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college, in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services

Two years experience in working with children with emotional disturbances, abuse or neglect

Unlicensed therapists are required to participate in 4 hours of supervision per month with licensed practitioner within their field of practice

Licensed therapists are required to participate in 2 hours of supervision per month unless waived by program director

Must be able to travel

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to work in team environment with diverse employees and client population

Understanding of infant and child growth and development

Awareness of socio-cultural characteristics of clients population

Computer skills

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(N=needed P=preferred)
Sitting N Standing N Walking N Lifting P Carrying P Kneeling N Pushing/Pulling N Bending/Stooping N Climbing n/a Reaching N Crawling/Crouching N Repetitive Motions P Transporting P Other (describe ))
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