Clinical Therapist

Apis Services Inc•Doylestown, PA

4d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Clinical Therapist provides intensive therapeutic services, responsibilities will include: Clinically supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with BARJ principles and best practices within the field. Runs/co-facilitates therapeutic groups. Meets with individual clients (approximate caseload of 6) on a weekly (at least) basis. Completes client charts, including treatment plans and clinical notes utilizing an electronic health record system. Prepares court reports. Completes quarterly risk assessments (J-SOAP-II and ERASOR), assessments of global functioning (CANS and WHODAS), and PREA assessments (Vulnerability Assessment). Completes required managed care documentation and paperwork, monthly telephonic utilization reviews, and re-authorization packets (typically quarterly). Maintains regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination. Attends court hearings as needed, providing testimony as to the adjustment, progress, and treatment focus of clients. Remains on call after hours for a week at a time several times a year. Performs other job duties as assigned. Help enhance the lives of kids in need of your professional support! Our residential treatment facilities, located in Doylestown area, Bucks County PA, are dedicated to providing responsive and innovative care to adolescent males through a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates counseling, education, recreation, and life skills instruction.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Specific training and/or experience with adolescents is preferred
One of several clinical licenses is preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Time management skills.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record System)

Responsibilities

Clinically supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with BARJ principles and best practices within the field.
Runs/co-facilitates therapeutic groups.
Meets with individual clients (approximate caseload of 6) on a weekly (at least) basis.
Completes client charts, including treatment plans and clinical notes utilizing an electronic health record system.
Prepares court reports.
Completes quarterly risk assessments (J-SOAP-II and ERASOR), assessments of global functioning (CANS and WHODAS), and PREA assessments (Vulnerability Assessment).
Completes required managed care documentation and paperwork, monthly telephonic utilization reviews, and re-authorization packets (typically quarterly).
Maintains regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination.
Attends court hearings as needed, providing testimony as to the adjustment, progress, and treatment focus of clients.
Remains on call after hours for a week at a time several times a year.
Performs other job duties as assigned.