IHBT Therapist

Necco•Springdale, OH

18h

About The Position

Necco is hiring an Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist to provide intensive behavioral health services to youth facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. The therapist helps youth and caregivers develop coping mechanisms, works to prevent out-of-home placement, and supports transitions home from more intensive care settings. The therapist assesses clients’ needs and strengths, establishes therapeutic relationships, provides interventions and therapies tailored to individual requirements, and serves as the clinical lead for assigned cases. The role includes developing and coordinating treatment plans, communicating with families and other involved parties, consulting with caregivers and treatment-team members, managing a caseload of three to six IHBT clients, and coordinating care from intake through discharge. Services are delivered in clients’ homes and community settings. The position requires travel between locations and transporting clients as needed. The therapist also maintains accurate clinical records, meets documentation and productivity standards, and contributes to Necco’s corporate culture and meeting structure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with an LSW, or a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with at least a dependent license (LSW, LPC, or LMFT).
Hold a current Certified CANS Assessor credential or be able and willing to become a Certified CANS Assessor.
Ability to visit clients’ homes, recognizing that accessibility may vary.
Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and families.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive during the day and at night.
Reliable transportation.
Successful completion of all criminal and background checks.
Ability to navigate and use Necco software, including Microsoft Office, an Electronic Health Record, and Dashboard.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establish therapeutic relationships, and provide interventions to improve overall functioning.
Serve as a central point of contact for families, agencies, and courts while maintaining communication in accordance with Necco’s confidentiality policies and procedures.
Act as clinical lead for cases by developing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans; reviewing external materials; discussing client progress with staff; revising plans; monitoring compliance; and participating in team and group meetings.
Implement best-practice treatment models, including Individual and Family Therapies, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or community psychiatric supportive treatment, tailoring interventions to client needs.
Consult with parents or caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other treatment-team members about clients’ diagnoses, progress, and barriers.
Maintain prior authorizations for each client when applicable.
Deliver services in home and community settings, travel between locations, and transport clients as needed.
Maintain a caseload of at least three and no more than six IHBT clients at a time.
Lead treatment planning from intake through discharge based on client diagnosis and needs.
Meet social impact expectations and ensure treatment goals are tied to IHBT outcomes.
Maintain complete and accurate client records in accordance with regulations.
Submit all documentation within three calendar days of service delivery and adhere to Ohio Medicaid documentation standards.
Maintain compliance with clinical chart requirements and meet Necco documentation and productivity standards, including completing assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans.
Practice ruthless pragmatism, engage in peer-to-peer feedback, live Necco’s Corporate Culture Principles, embody the virtues of humble, hungry, and smart, drive individual performance scorecard results, and contribute to Necco’s meeting structure.
Fulfill additional duties as required.