Provides support and education to the Boys Town Program Staff. May provide therapy to identified youth and families. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Provides support and education to program staff. Provides consultation to direct care staff regarding cases and self-harm issues with youth. Participates in developing service planning strategies for youth. Provides clinical supervision and oversight as approved and directed to meet contract requirements. Provides training on mental health topics identified by program leader Facilitates and leads clinical rounds. Identifies program and youth needs through both written and verbal communication. Provides assessment and therapy services to youth identified by contract. Provides specified assessment services to those youth identified by contract. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to those youth identified by contract. Assists in developing a comprehensive treatment plan for youth based on referral and displayed behavior. Completes all necessary documentation for internal and external reporting. Participates in selecting and communicating with contracted mental health providers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care. High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality. Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold integrity. Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships. Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity. Ability and willingness to learn and implement the Boys Town Model. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in a mental health field such as psychology, social work, or mental health counseling, from a fully accredited university required. Minimum of 2 years of related experience required. Provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of the job required. Possess the required license for the jurisdiction or state in which services are provided required. Meet requirements to be able to bill third-party insurance providers including Medicaid when applicable required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working youth and families preferred. Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT: Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees