Job description

The In-Home Therapy Clinician is an outreach position that provides high quality clinical service, family therapy, and collateral consultation to children and families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

➢ Provides high quality community based care to children and families.

➢ Provides family therapy, crisis intervention and management, risk management/safety planning, care coordination, parent skill-building/behavior management training, and support based on sound clinical theories and principals.

➢ Demonstrates willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse client populations.

➢ Provides services in children/family’s homes, health care clinics, schools, and other community settings as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

➢ Provides comprehensive assessments inclusive of the CANS with interpretive summaries and recommendations based on sound clinical principles and judgment.

➢ Involves all pertinent family members and natural supports in treatment planning and care coordination as appropriate.

➢ Maintains a direct service productivity of 70% of available time.

➢ Provides comprehensive risk management/safety plans, and takes appropriate actions to keep clients and others safe.

➢ Demonstrates cultural competence in dealing with children and families with a variety of different cultural backgrounds.

➢ Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources, and how to help clients access them.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with

Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

IHT Clinician - 2

➢ Completes paperwork related to services in timely manner and meets high quality standards.

➢ Submits progress notes within 24 hours of service delivery, or by 5:00pm the following business day.

➢ Completes routine assessments and treatment plans within the defined program specifications.

➢ Develops risk management/safety plans with children and families at intake and updates at discharge.

COMPETENCIES

➢ Professional Skills - Conveys and responds to oral and written information effectively; recognizes when to consult with a supervisor, co-worker, or other affected parties prior to making a decision; has regular and punctual attendance at work, appointments, and meetings; integrates feedback and constructive criticism into practice.

➢ Technology Utilization - Proficient at using appropriate agency computer software and agency communication systems; understands the impact of technological changes on the organization and is open to technological change in the organization.

➢ Community Based Services – Strives to provide high quality community based care to all individuals.

➢ Time Management Skills – Adhere to program guidelines and specifications regarding clinical and administrative documentation.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

➢ Master’s Degree in a mental health field required.

➢ Must be CANS-MA certified.

➢ Minimum of one year experience working with children, adolescents and families required.

➢ Must have broad knowledge of mental illness diagnoses, and diverse treatment techniques including family therapy.

➢ Must have familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems.

➢ Must be independently licensed or license eligible.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

➢ No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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