Youth Residential Therapist

Job Title Therapist Location Nixa, MO Department Youth Residential Employment Type Full-time Job Summary Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy. The Therapist position offers

Key Responsibilities
* Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.
* Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
* Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
* Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
* Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
* Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
* Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
* Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
* Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
* Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
* Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
* Handle crisis situations as they arise.
* Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
* Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
* Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
* Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced based practices.
* Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
* Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
* Other duties as assigned by leadership. Experience and/or Education Qualifications
* Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
* Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
* Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
* Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided). Additional Qualifications
* Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
* Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
* Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
* Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and/or substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.
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