Therapist Foster Care Program

SUMMARY

The Therapist I provides Clarvida approved therapeutic interventions to clients and families to affect identified needed changes as well as assist with case coordination and/or resource linkage to clients and other involved parties (i.e. family, DCS, Court personnel, non-relative supports, etc.) when needed.

• Assessing clients on intake as needed, conducting community client visitation, transporting clients, completing on-call duties, and providing Clarvida approved therapeutic services to clients and families including but not limited to: coping skills, behavior modification, parenting skills, and crisis intervention.
• Providing individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients and families.
• Working with assigned clients’ treatment team to create, personalize, and update all Treatment Plans and other necessary documentation, and assuring that plans are consistent with Clarvida policy, state licensing regulations, and COA accreditation requirements.
• Serving as a liaison and client advocate with other professionals and agencies involved in assigned clients’ care.
• Attending Supervision and Treatment Team meetings and making presentations on each assigned client as required.
• Supporting fellow team members to ensure the best outcomes for all Clarvida clients and families.
• Completing clinical documentation within established time frames and rectifying all deficits within the allotted time frame.
• Assuring integrity and excellence by completing peer audits as assigned and contributing to the Performance Quality Improvement Cycle, including the collection and use of data to continuously improve client and program services.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• This position requires travel of approximately 25-50% of the time.

• Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a discipline which allows the recipient to be eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee.
• Has thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions.
• Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels.

• Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based treatment environment.

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top…