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Therapist - Foster Care

Necco

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#Microsoft Office#Human Services#Electronic Health Record#LPCC#Medicaid#LCSW#LSW#Clinical Supervision#Foster Care#Safety Planning
#Treatment Goals
#Mental Health Treatment
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Quick overview

Provide therapeutic services to youth and families in foster care and independent living programs across various environments. Manage caseloads by conducting assessments, driving treatment planning, and collaborating with treatment teams to achieve client goals.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in a human services discipline and professional licensure (such as LSW, LCSW, or LPCC) depending on the state. Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and the ability to pass criminal background checks.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificateProblem SolvingCollaborationStrategic ThinkingElectronic Health RecordsTreatment PlanningRisk ManagementSafety PlanningClinical SupervisionIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCaseload ManagementFamily TherapyCrisis PreventionMedicaid BillingComprehensive AssessmentsClinical Intakes

Job description

Position Summary

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Therapist for our Integrated Services Program (Foster Care and Independent Living.) This role will provide therapeutic services to our clients and youth while working with the treatment team to reach their goals. This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.

You should be accurately described as

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following

  • Caseload Management & Productivity
  • Complete clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments for youth and ensure medical necessity is met
  • Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and treatment needs
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as required
  • Meet or exceed billable hours
  • Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
  • Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes
  • Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.
  • Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)
  • Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position
  • Data Entry
  • Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
  • Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process
  • Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications
  • Crisis Prevention/Risk Management
  • Conduct safety planning, as needed
  • Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner

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Necco

Necco provides Foster Care, Adoption and Counseling services in GA, KY, OH, WV and IN. We serve youth of all ages and families who face an array of challenges. Our approach is simple: Everyone needs a family. Necco defines a family as a group of caring adults. Whether it’s the...

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IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
HQCincinnati, Ohio
Founded1996

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  • Leadership and Development
  • Participate in and/or provide clinical and/or billing supervision
  • Maintain provisions of professional license and/or certification
  • Collaborate with the treatment team
  • Aid and mentor in training team members on strategies for mental health issues
  • Participate in annual CEU’s to maintain licensure
  • Corporate Citizen
  • Practice Ruthless Pragmatism
  • Engage in peer to peer feedback
  • Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
  • Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart
  • Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
  • Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
  • Position Qualifications
  • Masters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)
  • Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only)
  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only)
  • Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage
  • Training and Travel willingness
  • Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
  • Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Market context

Kentucky foster care therapist market

In Kentucky, foster care therapist roles are typically in demand because agencies need licensed clinicians who can support children and families in complex placement and trauma-related situations. These roles are competitive for candidates with a master’s degree, state-recognized licensure, and the flexibility to meet travel and background-check requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm your license status, driving documents, and experience with child and family services before applying.

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