Family Therapist/Social Worker

MECA Therapies LLC•Taos, NM

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

MECA Therapies is currently seeking a licensed Family Therapies to join our Roswell NM team. The Family Therapies will provide services to include evaluation and treatment to children ages birth to three and their families. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A.) in Professional Counseling and Guidance or a related field; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure from the NM Board of Counseling and Therapy Practices or NM Board of Social Work Examiners
Knowledge and experience in the field of Counseling, Family Therapy or Social Work
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
Operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA Therapies’ policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice
Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations
Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately
Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy
Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies
Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment
Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
Giving clear and concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives
Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
Planning for discharge of the child/family
Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary
Attending Transdisciplinary Team Approach (TTA) meetings, IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required
Fulfilling Team Lead duties for a select number of children on assigned caseload
Carrying a caseload of 30 therapy hours per week equating to 1392 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent
Providing services according to the child’s IFSP
Achieving 90% performance goal
Documenting therapy sessions and progress at the time of visit and is to be submitted no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday and in accordance to the submission schedule
Completing progress notes with IFSP team at 6-month review TTA meetings
Documenting TTA meetings
Completing FIT evaluation reports within 3 business days
Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members
Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board
Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings
Providing supervision to Master’s level professionals, clinicians needing supervision as well as Student Interns as assigned
Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA Therapies’ policies and procedures.