PRTF Therapist

Provides psychotherapy to assigned youth and their families, which includes, but is not limited to individual, family, and group therapy. Generally, uses interventions based on Cognitive-Behavioral theory. Leads assigned youth’s multidisciplinary team, completes initial assessments, develops a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for assigned youth, and ensures appropriate discharge planning.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Completes an initial Biopsychosocial Assessment and Initial Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each assigned youth within 14 days of admission. Documents all therapeutic interactions with youth and their family/guardian on an ongoing basis following all program and hospital guidelines for documentation. Serves as multidisciplinary team leader for assigned youth while ensuring the ongoing implementation of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each youth.

Multidisciplinary team members include professionals and family members connected with youth's welfare and treatment. Reviews and documents the progress and barriers every 30 days. Works closely with the Supervising Medical Practitioner to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented for youth assigned. Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth assigned. Generally, uses Cognitive Behavioral theory supported by the Boys Town Psycho-educational Model.

Serves as a primary communicator between assigned youth’s families and/or guardians and others involved. Works collaboratively and professionally with community agencies to ensure a smooth transition of assigned youth. Responsible for notification of appropriate agencies or authorities regarding potential abuse or neglect, safety concerns, and youth rights violations. Keeps the PRTF Director or designee and the Medical Director/Supervising Practitioner apprised as appropriate.

Complies with applicable trainings, policies, and procedures regarding emergency safety situations for a youth that may require physical intervention (personal restraint). Displays professionalism through a willingness to act as a multidisciplinary team member, including helping with coverage needs when applicable. Consistently implementing and supporting the Psycho-educational Model of treatment including the ability to give, receive, implement and solicit feedback in a timely manner.

Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions. Models appropriate life skills including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language. Participates in Clinical Supervision based upon the state guidelines with assigned Licensed Mental Health Provider.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to resolve conflicts calmly and effectively. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely while working with a diverse population of internal and external professionals as well as PRTF youth, staff, and consumers. Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and reporting. Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.

Provides clinical therapy to youth and families with mental health and behavioral concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work is required. Certified, or eligible for certification, by the State of Nebraska Department of Health as a licensed Mental Health Practitioner required. PEM training within 6 months of transfer or hire required. Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required. Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check is required. Ability to work a flexible schedule to reasonably accommodate the needs of families served required.

Obtain CPR certification and training in nationally recognized personal restraint model obtained during Preservice required. Minimum 20 years of age required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two years of experience working with behavioral disordered youth and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.

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About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career…