Group Therapist

KVC Health Systems•St. Louis, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Therapist will implement trauma-informed and therapeutic services within the creative process to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the children and youth receiving PRTF/ residential services. Therapist will collaborate as an active member of the treatment team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited institution
Certified or licensed in at least one of the below: LMSW, LSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT or other professional license issued/approved by the state(s) in which you practice.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Practice conduct that displays respect for all KVC colleagues and community stakeholders regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Conducts individual, group and family therapy.
Participates as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Completes required documentation, including but not limited to: intake assessments, treatment plans, crisis and safety plans, monthly assessments and session notes.
Enter documentation accurately and timely per KVC Missouri guidelines.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Requires comprehensive knowledge of youth’s history, plan of care and discharge plan and available for consultation.
May participate in Utilization Review functions and reporting to insurance companies and payors.
Maintain current employee profile in KVC’s HRIS tool.
Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all KVC policies.
Provides crisis intervention when necessary and use approved tools, techniques, and resources available.
Participates in treatment review meetings with guardian and community partners in person, virtually or by phone.
Maintain compliance with state, federal and all licensure and accrediting bodies.
Provide timely, fiscally responsible supply requests.
Promotes community integration of clients.
Responsible for the storage and tracking of Art therapy supplies and equipment.
Writes clinical reports from an Art therapy perspective.
Consults with staff on group therapy issues to increase quality and efficiency of treatment services.
Maintains applicable credentials.
Maintains compliance with state, federal, and JC guidelines.