Day Treatment Therapist - McKell Middle School

Function

The Day Treatment Therapist has the primary responsibility for the assessment, treatment planning and implementation of the treatment for clients in a school setting. The Day Treatment Therapist provides both direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu. This includes, but is not limited to, individual, group and family therapy; behavior management and social skills training; independent living skills; and/or linkage to resources prior to discharge if needed. This position will involve working in Greenup County High School and McKell Middle School.

Organizational duties & responsibilities

The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure safety and well-being of all RE/ Re-group clients. Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE and Re-group. Facilitates and adheres to the agency and licensure code of ethics, policies and procedures. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in office and in the public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff. Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems. Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency. Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE and Re-group. Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE/ Re-group. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts and documents diagnostic assessment and treatment goals/objectives within the appropriate timeframe. Directs the planning and writing of the client’s care plan. Oversee the day-to-day operations of day treatment services for their clients. Adheres to evidence-based practices, interventions, and modalities. Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies. Provides individual, group, and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs. Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames. Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques. Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board. Participates in supervision and consultation on a regular basis. Collaborates effectively with education services, other assigned RE/Re-group services, and community partners. Meets minimum requirements for billable time on a consistent basis based on case load and area served. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in schedules and work environment. Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload. Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential. Ensures entries in all treatment plans, and narrative reports to MCO’s are done in a professional, concise, and timely manner. Participates in an “on-call” schedule when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions/Environment: Shift is on school days and during scheduled school breaks. Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required. Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression. Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise. Primary work setting is within the school. Maintains a positive, professional attitude contributing to a supportive work environment. Minimum Job Requirements: Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e. social work, counseling, psychology Experience: Experience in school and/or community-based programs preferred Specific Skills and Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication and conflict resolutions skills. Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies. Valid Driver’s License and insurability. Ability to understand and relate to the needs of youth from diverse backgrounds. Ability to read, write and converse in English. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen. Successful completion of a background screening. Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation. Specialized Licenses or Training: License or license eligible required; Maintain 40 hours of annual training (including 16 hours of SCM); Maintain 16 hours of Safe Crisis Management training, meeting all physical requirements unless given an exemption by the CEO or designee; Maintain CPR/1st Aid training; Maintains at least minimum training for licensure; Attends all assigned training specific to job assignment. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or run. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Supervisory Requirements: None