Therapist (HOMEBUILDERS)

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly bonuses as fidelity standards are met

Position Summary

The Therapist Community Based will provide effective therapy to children, adolescents, families and/or individual adults in office, home/community and school settings. This role will work closely with the Program Supervisor. The Therapist Community Based also assists with general quality assurance responsibilities for program treatment services. This position will work in the Intensive Family Service Program.

Essential Roles

Clinical and Support

• Provides individual and family therapy in a culturally sensitive manner with adherence to professional Code of Ethics, as recommended by treatment team.

1. * Productivity is determined by Program Director; the supervisor monitors caseload size to target desired productivity expectations.

• * Number of sessions depends on need and program procedures; intervention or treatment styles practiced are empirically supported in treatment research literature and/or Therapist has had thorough training and supervision of those techniques/interventions.
• Assesses for the appropriate level of clinical care and refer as necessary.

Quality Improvement

• Works with supervisors and Directors in meeting quality assurance standards for all components of treatment for the program.
• Exemplifies the values of the program service model.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Produces billable units that will meet the program’s requirements.

1.

3. Communication

• Keeps Program Supervisor up to date with all scheduling issues. Keeps a master schedule up to date.
• Collaborates with the Family Resource Specialist during team level services to maintain the case file, maintain regular contact with the referral source and other partners.
• Testifies in court, as requested.

• Collaborates with consumer child (client), family and their natural support system, internal and external stakeholders, program team members, supervisor, organizational support staff, County Children and Youth Caseworkers and other referral sources to coordinate services.

4. Supervision

• Receives supervision.

• * Receives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.

Leadership

• Promotes interagency collaboration.

Community Engagement

• Knows community resources and makes appropriate referrals.

Documentation

• Provides documentation that is in compliance with program procedures including but not limited to treatment plans, case notes, assessments, summaries, etc.
• Writes the closing summary of treatment as assigned.
• Monitors and records client/family progress in progress notes and Family Report Meetings as assigned. Completes all required paperwork meeting established timeframes.

Qualifications

Education/Credentials/Licensure

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work or related required. Master’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work or related preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year working with children and/or adults and families required.
• Requires expertise in developmental and emotional needs of children and/or adults and families.
• Requires knowledge of community resources and referral procedures.
• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Position allows employee to move about freely or sit at will when performing job duties.
• Environmental Factors. Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
• Working Hours. Non-traditional hours as determined by the program.