Therapist

Company: Youth Opportunity Center Inc.
Location: Muncie
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

5000 New Hire BonusLow caseloadsCompetitive SalaryPOSITION SUMMARYThe Residential Counselor provides ongoing mental health services to clients on their assigned caseload.The primary responsibilities include providing individual, family, and group counseling, communicating with the treatment team, facilitating treatment team meetings, completing case notes and other required documentation in accordance with policy.PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONSPsychotherapy and Documentation of TreatmentProvide individual, family, and group therapy.Provide crisis intervention as necessary.Utilize empirically supported treatment practices and demonstrate fidelity of practice.Screen and monitor clients for suicidal ideation and self-injurious behavior, and provides follow up and recommendations to the treatment team.Document clients treatment progress by completion of case notes, treatment plans, monthly reports, court reports, discharge plans, safety plans, and other clinical documentations as required and requested.Attend and actively participate in individual and group supervision, clinical case presentations and staffing's, and other internal meetings as needed.Participates in a rotating on-call system for crisis intervention to assess or re-evaluate client risk to self and/or others.Regularly meets goals and expectations related to service frequency and documentation timeliness.Consultation and CollaborationProvide ongoing guidance to youth support specialist staff to support treatment.Maintains consistent, professional communication with parents, placing agents and other service providers regarding treatment planning, discharge planning, and treatment recommendations.Attend court and provide testimony, as requested by the placing agent.Educate and empower the treatment team about clinical issues, treatment progress, and clinical services provided.ProfessionalismAdhere to the Ethical Standards set forth by the American Psychological Association, American Counselling Association, and National Association of Social Workers.Maintain licensure, certification(s), continuing education, and Medicaid credentialing as required.Demonstrate sound clinical judgement.Comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.Maintain a professional demeanor including accountability, reliability, attendance, and dress.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDEDA Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family, or Human Service-related program.License by the state of Indiana as an LHMCA, LMHC, LMFTA, LMFT, LSW or LCSW - at minimum, must possess associate's license.FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATIONMust be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment; a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals; the ability to set appropriate limits.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDEDGood working knowledge of theoretical and clinical practicesExcellent time management skills and the ability to support multiple work assignments simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal skillsAbility to take initiative and formulate a course of action to accomplish goalsAdaptable and flexible when working with a variety of people and situationsAble to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate mannerStrong computer application skills (Microsoft Office experience required, electronic medical record experience preferred)Able to prioritize and organize tasks to maximize efficiencyWORKING CONDITIONSTypical work week is Monday-Friday 40 hours. Position requires additional hours when necessary to complete special projects or meet specific deadlines.COMPENSATIONThis position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan.5,000 New Hire bonusby Jobble

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