Childrens In-Home Co-Therapist - Blount County

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Oneonta, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s In-Home Co-Therapist provides direct in-home intervention for children with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances and their families in the Blount County catchment area. Working with an In-Home Team Leader, the co-therapist provides individual, parenting, and family therapy. The team serves a maximum caseload of 5–6 families, with each family receiving services for 12–16 weeks and 8–12 hours of direct service per week. The intervention aims to reduce crisis situations, establish a therapeutic process, and prevent out-of-home placement of a child. The position assesses and implements treatment programs, facilitates therapy sessions, maintains clinical documentation in electronic medical records, and coordinates with families and community agencies. The role is supervised by the Blount County Coordinator. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, with times varying to meet client and family needs; participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call roster is required. The position is based at 56 Armory Drive, Oneonta, Alabama, and requires travel within the service area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or another related human services field, with an emphasis on clinical services for children and adolescents.
Valid Alabama driver’s license and a suitable automobile for required travel.
Provide proof of automobile insurance meeting or exceeding Alabama state standards.
Knowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of children with severe emotional or behavioral disturbances and their families.
Knowledge of psychotherapy principles and techniques and professional and ethical principles.
Demonstrable expressive and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and manage work with minimal direct supervision.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their use and side effects.
Ability to provide individual and family therapy, including behavior modification, R.E.T., parental education, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the Team Leader, Assistant Clinical Director, and Director.
Ability to use computers and computer programs to perform daily duties.
Knowledge of the community and available resources.
Interpersonal relationship and dynamics skills.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the special needs of children and families.
Ability to participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call roster.

Nice To Haves

Two years of community-based experience working with children or adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances, mild mental retardation/intellectual disability, and their families, with an emphasis on clinical services.

Responsibilities

Assess and implement treatment programs for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
Provide direct in-home therapy to 5–6 families for up to 16 weeks, including individual and family therapy.
Complete accurate weekly clinical chart documentation, including intakes, case formulations, and therapy sessions, in electronic medical records.
Complete required documentation to assess family and child needs and meet service-delivery accountability requirements.
Facilitate in-home therapy sessions and implement treatment programs without direct supervision.
Provide the Blount County Coordinator with a weekly schedule of appointments and hours.
Present clinical assessments, treatment goals, and progress to the Assistant Clinical Director at weekly staff meetings.
Work with the Department of Human Resources, school systems, community mental health centers, and Family Court in selecting and treating children and families.
Provide transportation to children and families when appropriate.
Perform other administrative duties as required.
Participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call roster.