Licensed Therapist

Position Function :

To support and serve clients and their families by providing and coordinating quality therapeutic services, case management, crisis management, transition planning and supportive aftercare services. The Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments and actively collaborates with the treatment team and program staff to develop quality assessments, service plans, safety plans, behavior management plans, group and individual counseling, family counseling, and provide therapeutic services that stabilize behavior, promote healing, and support a timely transition to permanence. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Requirements :

Education : A Master's degree with course work in the behavioral sciences or education. Must have and maintain appropriate licensure of LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, or in pursuit of full licensure as an LPC Associate or LMFT Associate. Certification in TF-CBT, Family Systems, and EMDR preferred.

Experience : Three years of treatment services in a foster care, residential treatment, or behavioral health setting. Previous experience providing therapy in a residential treatment environment preferred.

Functional :

• Requirements include providing ongoing assessment, service planning, counseling, case management, transition planning and aftercare services for all assigned clients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and submit required reports and statistical data according to associated deadlines
• Follow policies and procedures of ACH and represent the agency in a positive and professional manner
• Coordinate the collaboration of referral agencies, family members, and other support systems to meet the needs of clients

Additional Functional Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Exposure to children with behavior problems, including possible physical aggression. Exposure to illness and blood. Some travel to support program activities or for training. Residential programs are in operation 24 / 7. This position provides emergency crisis intervention and on-call clinical services when needed. Must have reliable transportation.

Exposure to Confidential Information :

The Therapist will have access to confidential records including client files and parent information. Must maintain confidentiality and follow policies related to personnel and client records.

Key Expectations / Responsibilities :

Programming :

Community Relations

Documentation and Reporting

Work Behaviors

Other Duties Assigned

Core Competencies

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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his / her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.