Therapist - Residential

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct and indirect medically necessary rehabilitative services such as assessment and therapy in compliance with individual treatment plans and behavior intervention plans, under the direction of the of Assistant Residential Director of Clinical Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participates in the intake process by reviewing referral packets in conjunction with the Clinical Services Supervisor, attending the admission meeting, and contributing to the assessment of the appropriateness of the youth for placement.

2. Serves as clinical leader to other colleagues, works collaboratively with the Program Manager and other cottage staff to ensure a consistent, positive, strengths-based therapeutic environment and to encourage staff to maintain healthy attitudes and boundaries and fully participate in the treatment process.

3. Provides diagnostic assessments and develops the Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) and develops an Individualized Crisis Management Plan (ICMP). Reviews / revises the IM+CANS and ICMP a minimum of every three months.

4. Assess for the need of additional plans : Supervision Plan, Risk Plan, Right’s Restoration Plan. Develop and review / revise the plans a minimum of every three months.

5. Provides individual, group and family therapy to client as prescribed in the IM+CANS. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Works directly with identified client and their identified support system to help them adjust to their life situation and to plan for their future needs.

6. Participates in transition planning for residents to help facilitate their subsequent placement / future needs.

7. Participates in Utilization Reviews as requested.

8. Collaborates with external agencies and programs, and with families to coordinate services on behalf of the individuals served.

9. Assumes after-hours / weekend on-call responsibility on a rotating basis, as assigned, for a minimum of one (1) week at a time.

10. Consistently complete all required documentation in accordance with established agency timelines and expectations.

11. Is prepared for staffing's and lead the clinical portion of the staffing, provides a minimum of one hour of structured clinical supervision to cottage staff per month, attends team meetings (i.e. “Rounds”, etc) as scheduled, and actively participates in individual supervision with the Clinical Services Manager.

12. Assist with case management responsibilities when needed.

13. Represents agency in professional organizations by attending meetings as directed.

14. This Position requires on call status whenever applicable.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements : SKILLS and ABILITIES

1. The ability and willingness to actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

2. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and a variety of treatment modalities used with the population(s) served. Knowledge of the developmentally disabled population and a creative approach to providing therapeutic services.

3. Must possess the experience, personal qualities and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.

4. Strong organizational and time management skills.

5. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s Degree in a license-eligible human services field required, strong preference of Illinois license in Clinical Social Work or Clinical Professional Counseling

2. Minimum of two years professional experience in a similar setting is preferred.