Youth and Family Therapist - Social Services
Company: Choices
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
The System of Care Therapist is responsible for providing
evidence-based therapy services to youth at risk for out-of-home
placement and their families. Services are primarily
community-based, and participating youth are involved in multiple
child-serving systems (e.g., child welfare, special education
and/or juvenile justice.) The Therapist facilitates regular therapy
sessions and monitors client progress from the point of
intake/referral, through treatment, to discharge and aftercare. The
Therapist also works with the Wraparound Team as facilitated by the
Care Coordinator to implement the Individualized Service Plan for
each identified client/family through offering options for
additional services, education, and support. The Therapist
coordinates the flow of clinical information across agencies and
providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals
served.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCan articulate the
mission, vision and values of Choices, the practice of
evidence-based interventions and therapeutic services compliant
with Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.Facilitates
evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group
therapy sessions, clinically assesses and re-assesses individuals
as required, and participates as an active team member in the
Wraparound process for each family enrolled in Wraparound.Provides
participating youth and family members with counseling to meet
underlying needs and support, increase, or restore capacity for
self-sufficiency.Maintains population-specific competencies to
ensure effective delivery of services to youth and
families.Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning,
evidence-based therapeutic intervention, re-assessment,
discharge/aftercare planning and referrals as needed.Completes
client documentation in accordance with Medicaid, state, federal,
and DCS contract requirements.Completes client documentation within
established timelines.Provides crisis intervention as required and
follow-up clinical assessment with client(s) involved to determine
need for appropriate clinical course of action.Attends
Child/Family/Team meetings and Treatment Plan Reviews and documents
outcomes as needed.Meets regularly with supervisor or designee for
clinical supervision and seeks further supervision when appropriate
and necessary.Self-monitors billing and productivity levels and
gives feedback to supervisor regarding workflow and/or billing
concerns.Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor, Care
Coordinator, and other members of the clinical team to coordinate
services to youth and families.Maintains appropriate boundaries
with youth and families receiving services.Willingly completes
other duties as assigned to advance the mission of
Choices.QualificationsMaster's Degree in social work, psychology,
or a related human service field required, with at least two years
of full-time experience providing direct mental health counseling
and/or case management services preferred. Mississippi license
strongly preferred (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed
Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
Licensed Psychologist).Maintains active clinical license, as
applicable, per respective professional license board.Maintains
active certification in specialized areas of practice and selected
evidence-based treatment modalities.Demonstrated skills in
assessment tools, therapy with youth and families, crisis
intervention, team building and development.Strong communication
and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus.Highly
organized, and effectively manages multiple priorities
simultaneously.Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and
written) system development, change and outcomes.Demonstrated
professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and
external audiences both in person and through various electronic
media.Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the
community.Must possess a valid driver's license in state of
residence and auto insurance.Salary Range 42-46,000Benefits
Include: Medical, Dental, VisionEmployer Paid Life Insurance, Short
& Long Term Disability401k MatchTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental
LeaveGenerous PTO planEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Choices, Hattiesburg , Youth and Family Therapist - Social Services, Healthcare , Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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