IHBT Therapist

Global•Springdale, OH

11h

About The Position

Necco’s IHBT Therapist delivers intensive home-based treatment services to youth facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. The therapist empowers youth and caregivers to develop coping mechanisms, helps prevent out-of-home placement, and supports transitions home from more intensive care settings. Services are provided in clients’ homes and community settings, with travel between locations and client transportation as needed. The therapist serves as clinical lead for assigned cases, coordinating treatment from intake through discharge and maintaining a caseload of at least 3 and no more than 6 IHBT clients. The role includes assessing client needs and strengths, establishing therapeutic relationships, developing and revising treatment plans, coordinating with families and other team members, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and Ohio Medicaid standards. The position also includes contributing to Necco’s corporate culture and meeting structure, participating in peer feedback, and achieving individual performance and productivity expectations. Necco states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equitable employment opportunities, and advancement for qualified individuals.

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 software programs used by Necco, including Microsoft Office, an Electronic Health Record, and a Dashboard.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establish therapeutic relationships, and use interventions to improve overall functioning.
Serve as a central point of contact for families, agencies, and the court, communicating in accordance with Necco confidentiality policies and procedures.
Lead cases clinically by developing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans; review external materials, discuss client progress with staff, revise plans, monitor compliance, and participate 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 as needed.
Maintain prior authorizations for each client, if applicable.
Deliver services in home and community settings, travel between locations, and transport clients as needed.
Maintain a caseload of at least 3 and no more than 6 IHBT clients at any given time.
Drive treatment planning from intake to 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 and submit documentation within three calendar days of service delivery.
Adhere to Ohio Medicaid documentation standards and maintain compliance with client clinical chart requirements.
Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans in accordance with Necco standards and productivity expectations.
Practice ruthless pragmatism, engage in peer-to-peer feedback, follow Necco’s meeting structure and corporate culture principles, embody the virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart, and drive individual performance scorecard results.
Perform additional duties as required.