Child & Adolescent Therapist

Seneca Health Services, Inc•Maxwelton, WV

6h•$62,100 - $77,625

About The Position

Seneca Health Services is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving clients across Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties in West Virginia. The Child & Adolescent Therapist provides behavioral health services to children, including counseling and person-centered treatment planning using evidence-based practices. The role assesses client needs, develops and monitors treatment plans, coordinates referrals, documents services, and protects confidential client information. Some clinical duties are limited to independently licensed and, where applicable, approved clinicians.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
Professional license or eligibility for licensure.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a person-centered approach.
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to represent Seneca positively and perform duties in accordance with its Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Ethical Practice.

Responsibilities

Assess client problems by collecting and evaluating information about symptoms and functioning.
Develop individual treatment plans with measurable goals that address client-specific issues.
Help clients explore behavioral resolutions and discuss progress toward resolving behavioral issues.
Initiate referrals to help clients obtain services.
Evaluate progress toward treatment strategies and adjust services when needed.
If independently licensed, participate in multidisciplinary treatment-planning meetings, monitor client progress, and make clinical recommendations or provide clinical guidance.
If independently licensed and approved, perform clinical evaluations and provide testimony related to mental hygiene hearings.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, required continuing education, professional publications, personal networks, and review of relevant state rules and regulations.
Promote the agency by understanding available program services, appropriately publicizing activities and accomplishments, and adhering to a professional code of ethics.
Ensure quality services by following applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements and documenting services, data collection, and reporting according to established standards.
Protect client information by following HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Seneca privacy policies.
Represent Seneca positively and perform duties in accordance with its Code of Conduct and Ethical Practice.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.