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Youth Therapist - Allies

Youth Therapist - Allies

Woods ServicesEwing Twp, NJ, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Allies, you will meet passionate people dedicating their lives to helping others. We are constantly striving to improve the lives of the people we serve. As a result, we are constantly growing to become better people and a better company. If you have compassion for others and a desire for personal growth and wish to bring that compassion and commitment to work, you will be a great fit!

Benefits offered to Full Time employees :

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision & Dental Plans
  • Prescription Drug Program
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Observed Holidays
  • Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
  • Discounted Tuition & Tuition Reimbursement

Salary : Starting at $68000 / Annually - depending on education / experience - licensure required

Job Summary :

To assess need for treatment, document and deliver clinical evidenced-based behavioral health services to youth and their families in a community-based setting. Design and provide clinical interventions, teach staff and actively participate on the treatment team to enable youth to reach their highest levels of independence in the community.

  • Works a 40 hour salaried, unlimited, flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the program and youth in our care.
  • Facilitate admissions, assess behavioral needs, complete bio-psycho-social assessments, develop and implement appropriate plans of care, assess and modify treatment plans in response to changing behavioral health needs of individuals served.
  • Gain prior authorization and reauthorization on time as required meeting the needs of youth via the Strength and Needs Assessment, Performcare Joint Care Review / Treatment Planning systems.
  • Provide hands-on and clinical training effectively by supervising the general behavioral needs of each individual served while promoting a consumer-oriented approach to behavioral supports.
  • Interact with other support staff and administration to ensure continuity, proper accurate timely documentation and coordination of care.
  • Document information and interventions in accordance with DCF, Medicaid and ALLIES, INC. requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor, other support staff, youth, families, and outside agencies as appropriate. Participate in client-centered treatment team meetings and staff meetings as assigned.
  • Provide training for individuals served in the areas of managing behavioral needs and conduct on-going training for staff as directed.
  • Provide training for support staff on specific behavioral support methods and plans related to the specific needs of the individuals served.
  • Review the implementation of approved treatment plans / programs.
  • Respond to crises and provide interventions as needed, including but not limited to hands-on restraints if required.
  • Review pertinent records of individuals on a need to know basis, while following HIPAA (Health Information Portability Accountability Act of 1996) guidelines.
  • Recommend policies and procedures on behavioral support / intervention / planning as new methods become available.
  • Successfully completes required residential training, including but not limited to : New Hire Orientation; CPR and First Aid; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Shifting Expectations, Life Experience and Services; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law); Stephen Komninos' Law; Crisis Management; Corporate Compliance; General Behavior; In-House Orientation; and other required trainings.
  • Completes annual training, including role specific trainings relative to Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement.
  • Participate in appropriate professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
  • Works with each individual's treatment team (IDT) and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capitol for each individual served.
  • Be on-call as directed by agency administration.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other behavioral science program approved for clinical licensure.
  • Must have either a LAC, LSW, LPC or LCSW
  • Maintain professional license and continuing education requirements as per their credentialing board
  • Have secured or will secure and maintain Strength and Needs Assessment certification within 30 days of employment, and maintain it as required by DCF.
  • Understanding of PerformCare and the CYBER system strongly preferred.
  • Ability to lift and transfer at least 50 lbs.
  • The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, and stand for several hours at a time
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record
  • Possess Basic Computer Literacy skills
  • Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English and direct / respond to client's needs
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