CLINICAL THERAPIST- LORANGER CAMPUS

ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1902, Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services' mission is to guide children and families Home to experience God's love by following the teachings of Christ. Methodist Children's Home of Southeast Louisiana provide residential treatment services to children and adolescents. For information, please visit www.LMCH.org

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure each resident on his or her caseload receives a minimum of three individual therapy sessions each week (a minimum weekly total of 120 minutes).
• Ensure each resident on his or her caseload receives a minimum of two group therapy sessions per week.
• Responsible for evaluating residents; formulating written individualized plans of care; providing active treatment measures; and engaging in discharge planning.
• Supervise the Active Treatment Plans of the residents on the therapist's caseload.
• Integrate the various aspects of the resident's program.
• Record residents progress as measured by objective indicators and making appropriate changes / modifications to the Active Treatment Plan as indicated.
• Serving as liaison between the resident, provider, family, and community during the resident's admission to and residence in the facility, or while the resident is receiving services from the provider.
• Ensure the provision of compassionate, culturally sensitive services.
• Ensure the involvement of families whenever possible in treatment planning.
• Ensure direct care staff members receive appropriate clinical direction and supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Time on Duty : To be arranged so as best to accomplish the work to be done.

Salary : As provided for in the agency's current Annual Budget.

Benefits : As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.

FLSA Status : Exempt

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Activity

(Hours per day)

Never / Rarely

0 hours

Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8 + hours

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Running

Bending (neck)

Bending (waist)

Activity

(Hours per day)

Never / Rarely

0 hours

Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8 + hours

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Is repetitive use of hand required?

Simple Grasping with hands

Power Grasping with hands

Fine Manipulation with hands

Reaching / above shoulder level

Reaching / below shoulder level

Working Conditions

Percentage of time in climate controlled area ("inside" work)? 75 %

Percentage of time spent outdoors? 25 %

Is there exposure to hazardous materials ? RARELY - BIO - BODILY FLUIDS

Bio / Chemical / Other

(Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently / Constantly)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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