This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for
providing treatment services for patients and families. Is responsible for
directing all aspects of the child and family's treatment.
Scope
Provides consistent therapy for patients and their families. Includes
individual psychotherapy and family therapy. Modalities utilized may include
TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR, PCIT, play therapy as well as others.
Conducts comprehensive diagnostic behavioral health evaluations. Writes
reports including initial evaluations/assessments, treatment plans,
treatment notes, discharge plans, as well as all other required documentation.
Monitors caseload for treatment progress or regression and update treatment
plans as necessary in compliance with agency timelines.
Collaborates and consults with appropriate stakeholders. Provides case
management for the patients and families on your caseload.
Responsible for discharge planning, providing aftercare recommendations,
and providing aftercare referrals as appropriate.
Accepts patients and families referred for treatment in an expeditious manner.
Attends, actively contributes to, and/or facilitates required meetings.
Maintains compliance with agency policies/guidelines and regulatory
standards. Is sensitive to the cultural differences among the children,
families and staff and responds appropriately and sensitively to those
differences.
May provide supervision to interns or licensure candidates, if meets
requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to float to other
departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on
business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly
scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health field
Training in child development, psychotherapy, family dynamics, systems
and cultural differences State licensure (LSW, CSWC, LCSW, LPCC,
LPC, LMFTC, LM
Must keep on file a positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record; proof
of current automobile insurance coverage; copy of a valid and current
Colorado drivers license. Colorado law requires that anyone working in the
State of Colorado must have a Colorado drivers license within 30 days of
employ
This position must successfully obtain and maintain all certifications as
assigned including CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions within 90
days of hire.
This position must successfully complete and maintain current trainings as
assigned (eg:Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)) within 90 days of hire.
At least one (1) year relevant experience.
Preferred
At least two (2) years relevant experience
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of
the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business
hours or scheduled shifts is required
Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to children or staff members of the
organization, as well as parents, caseworkers and other community members.
Physical Demand
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.
The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Employee must be physically able to use crisis prevention / intervention
techniques including: physical management of a child, running to prevent a
runaway incident.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.
At times apply therapeutic touch.
Computer Skills: Advanced utilization of a variety of software including but
not limited to Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and Excel.
Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving
situations; Interpersonal
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;
Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
thing
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings. Able
to give and receive constructive feedback.
Team Work: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Written Communication : Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and
interpret written information
Leadership: Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others.
Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the