Social Worker - LCSW

Clinical Therapist II

The Clinical Therapist II provides clinical and therapeutic services to residents and their families. Completes Joint Care Reviews and Strength and Needs assessments with all documentation in adherence to all standards. The requisite treatment experience with youth demonstrates the use of an integrated assessment approach that results in highly individualized and holistic treatment plans. Utilizes trauma-informed evidence-based practices that assist youth and young adults in identifying and changing patterns of behavior related to substance use.

Delivers psycho-educational groups supportive of age-appropriate pro-social learning, problem-solving, life-skill development, and coping strategies. Completes relevant social assessments. Provides individual, group, and family therapy for residents. Acts as a liaison to school therapists regarding coordination of clinical care. Works closely with Residential Counselors to develop treatment goals and strategies for assigned residents. In conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor, writes treatment plans in accordance with licensing standards.

Writes joint care reviews and strength and needs assessments according to requirements. Maintains an up-to-date, accurate written record of all client and collateral contact. Works closely with a residential psychiatrist to manage medication and ensures that all releases and clinical documentation are completed and in order. Arranges all family contact and furloughs and documents this weekly. Attends staff meetings, reports on residents' treatment, and educates staff to better deliver services.

Meets weekly for clinical supervision. Writes discharge summaries, letters, contracts, and any other clinical documentation required. Develops comprehensive aftercare recommendations. Works professionally and cooperatively with all staff and programs. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of referral and support services. Maintains contact with sending districts, private therapists and agencies. Facilitates Managed Care Certification when necessary. Carries a pager one week in a rotation and is on-call for clinical guidance and coverage when necessary.

Assists in preparation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical policy and procedure. Assists with the interview and orientation of new staff members. Oversees the clinical area of social work and counseling interns and staff members. Assists in developing and evaluating quality assurance and performance improvement programs. Attends committee meetings and completes administrative tasks such as Performance Improvement or Clinical Audits. Provides clinical training and support as needed and directed.

Under the Direction of Clinical Manager, develops appropriate family training and groups for residents' families. Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies or functions as co-therapist in special situations. Presents at professional meetings locally and nationally and prepares materials for publication in professional journals if applicable. Models standards of behavior. Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Meets or exceeds expectations of patients and staff members in the course of performing assigned accountabilities.