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Out-of-Home Care Therapist

Out-of-Home Care Therapist

Ramey-Estep / Re-groupRush, KY, US
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Function :

  • The OOHC Therapist is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing the treatment of youth in out-of-home care.
  • The therapist provides direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu in specialized short-term residential placement and foster care programs.
  • This includes but is not limited to screening, assessment, care planning, individual, group, family, and crisis therapy utilizing Evidence-based Practices and other treatment modalities to meet individual client needs.

Organizational duties & responsibilities :

  • All staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep / Re-group (RE) clients.
  • Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE.  Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s 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-public when carrying out job duties :

  • individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and 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.
  • Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

    • Essential duties & responsibilities :

  • Conducts and documents mental status evaluation, conducts and documents an initial and cultural assessment, and develops initial treatment goals within the required time frame.
  • Completes comprehensive assessments and integrative summaries on new intakes within the required time frame.
  • Chairs a meeting within 21 days for RESTEP youth and 30 days for Foster Care youth to complete a comprehensive treatment plan, behavior plan, and / or supervision plan, as applicable.
  • Provides screening, assessment, care planning, crisis services, and individual, group, and family treatment, as appropriate, to youth based on clinical issues and individualized treatment needs.
  • Oversees case management and assumes overall responsibility for coordinating with all service providers.
  • Maintains current progress notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy.
  • Attends all treatment team meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
  • Responsible for the treatment component of the RESTEP and Foster Care clients.
  • Enhances professional growth by attending conferences, reading, and in-service training, including occasional presentations for in-service training.
  • Prioritizes training opportunities to increase skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based treatment.
  • Serves as a role model, demonstrating appropriate skills and behavior to staff and youth, including hygiene, grooming, dress, language, and social skills.
  • Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
  • Ensures entries in all logbooks, treatment plans, and monthly progress reports for placing agency workers are done professionally, concisely, and timely.
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed and document incidents.
  • Ensures RE's licensing standards, certification standards, and other regulatory standards are met or exceeded.
  • Participates in an on-call schedule.
  • Attends and participates in supervision and staff meetings as scheduled.
  • Ensures the mission of the RE by providing quality services to the youth served.
  • Adheres to the highest ethical standards to fulfill the mission of the RE.
  • Completes initial and ongoing Safe Crisis Management training as required.

    • Performs other duties as assigned. working conditions / environment :

  • Shifts may vary depending on staffing needs.
  • RESTEP and Foster Care provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for youth, foster parents, and programs.  Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
  • Meals are provided for staff when on campus.
  • Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
  • Fast-paced environment with a need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.

    • Environment is both indoor and outdoor.  The environment is, at times, loud and stressful. minimum job requirements :

  • Education : Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e., social work, counseling, psychology.

    • Experience :

  • Prior experience in therapeutic foster care or residential treatment is preferred.

    • SPECIFIC SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Must have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Some positions may require a valid Driver’s License and insurability.
  • Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications the organization or regulatory agencies uses.
  • Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
  • Successful completion of a 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 :

  • Must have a current professional clinical license in good standing or be license-eligible.
  • Successful completion of Excellent Foundations.
  • Maintain 20 hours of annual training.

    • Benefits :

  • 401(k) with immediate vesting 401(k) matching ($1 for $1 up to 6%) Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Professional Development assistance Employee Assistance Program Company-paid clinical supervision Company-paid licensure fees Company-paid licensure exam fees Company-paid licensure exam preparation Licensure application submission assistance Annual salary starts at $60,000.00   Powered by JazzHR
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