Family Therapist/Social Worker Job Taos New Mexico USA,Healthcare

Location: Taos

MECA Therapies is currently seeking a licensed Family Therapies to join our Roswell NM team.

The Family Therapies will provide services to include evaluation and treatment to children ages birth to three and their families. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree (M.A.) in Professional Counseling and Guidance or a related field; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure from the NM Board of Counseling and Therapy Practices or NM Board of Social Work Examiners

General Requirements:

Knowledge and experience in the field of Counseling, Family Therapy or Social Work
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
Exercise a high level of confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Family Therapist will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA Therapies' policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice

Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations

Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately

Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy

Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies

Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment

Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served

Giving clear and concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy

Recording and tracking daily progress accurately

Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives

Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family

Planning for discharge of the child/family

Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary

Attending Transdisciplinary Team Approach (TTA) meetings, IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required

Fulfilling Team Lead duties for a select number of children on assigned caseload

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The FT will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by:

Carrying a caseload of 30 therapy hours per week equating to 1392 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent

Providing services according to the child’s IFSP

PRODUCTIVITY

The FT will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Therapies' Management.

Achieving 90% performance goal

DOCUMENTATION

The FT will accurately collect data for the child and families served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

Documenting therapy sessions and progress at the time of visit and is to be submitted no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday and in accordance to the submission schedule

Completing progress notes with IFSP team at 6-month review TTA meetings

Documenting TTA meetings

Completing FIT evaluation reports within 3 business days

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The Family Therapist will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the children and families served. The FT must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or company by adhering to the following:

Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members

Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board

Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings

SUPERVISION

Licensed Family Therapists will be required to provide supervision as needed according to the NM Licensing supervision guidelines for Social Work, Family Therapy and/or Counseling.

Providing supervision to Master’s level professionals, clinicians needing supervision as well as Student Interns as assigned

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The FT will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following:

Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times

Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA Therapies' policies and procedures.

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

MECA staff must adhere to all state and federal guidelines and standards as applicable, as well as MECA Therapies' policies and procedures.

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Family Therapist​/Social Worker

Family Therapist/Social Worker