Licensed Therapist

ACH Child and Family Services•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Position Function: To support and serve clients and their families by providing and coordinating quality therapeutic services, case management, crisis management, transition planning and supportive aftercare services. The Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments and actively collaborates with the treatment team and program staff to develop treatment plans, safety plans, behavior management plans, group and individual counseling, family counseling, and provide therapeutic services that stabilize behavior, promote healing, and support a timely transition to permanence. The job requires sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Requirements

A Master’s degree with course work in the behavioral sciences or education. Must have and maintain appropriate licensure of LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
Three years’ experience providing treatment services to children with emotional disorder or complex trauma, including defiance and conduct disorder as defined by the DSM-5 required.
Requirements include providing ongoing assessment, service planning, counseling, case management, transition planning and aftercare services for all assigned clients
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and submit required reports and statistical data according to associated deadlines
Follow policies and procedures of ACH and represent the agency in a positive and professional manner
Coordinate the collaboration of referral agencies, family members, and other support systems to meet the needs of clients
Demonstrate strong people and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with diverse clients, families, collaborating agencies, outside professionals and ACH Child and Family Services staff for optimal services
Demonstrate good judgment, the ability to work independently
Demonstrate an ability to continue learning through supervision, continuing education, and experience
Ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; and ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversations
Must be able to handle a high degree of emotional stress related to client issues
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to complete documentation in a timely manner without errors
Must have strong organizational and time management skills
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have a driving record, which is within guidelines of the insurance underwriter
Must not have been convicted of a felony or criminal offense against a child
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and provide on-call coverage for the Residential Treatment Center program
Must be able to think globally, solve problems, and make good decisions with critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Certification in TF-CBT, Family Systems, and EMDR preferred.
TBRI® Practitioner preferred.
Previous experience providing therapy in a residential treatment environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage admissions through screening and assessment of referrals, facilitation of placement and completion of intake and admission documentation within required timeframes
Provide ongoing counseling and skills training to assigned clients and families in accordance with their assigned service package and psychological recommendations
Facilitate the creation of collaborative service plans for assigned clients
Document and assess progress of each assigned client and maintain up-to-date client records that accurately reflect that progress, including timely documentation of client incidents, behavior issues and concerns in accordance with agency and licensing standards
Implement group programming to address the social and emotional needs of clients relating to achievement of individual goals
Provide case management services; coordination with TDFPS caseworkers, families, community and mainstream support resources
Develop discharge and aftercare plans and follow-up referrals
Provide supportive aftercare services to clients and families as assigned
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization to clients who are in psychological distress
Provide Treatment Services Director – Wichita, Treatment Services Program Manager, Treatment Services Clinical Manager, and other members of the treatment team with regular updates on client progress and treatment needs
Provide emergency crisis intervention and on-call clinical services as scheduled
Coordinate the collaborative relationships and services to referral agencies
Build and maintain positive working relationships with local human and youth services agencies
Represent ACH in a professional and positive manner
Maintain up-to-date case records
Develop and document initial assessment and initial plan of service
Provide regular case management services for each assigned client
Documentation of case progress notes
Communication and coordination of needs for each client
Communication of goals and service plan with the direct care team
Assist in development of program related forms and measurement tools
Developing, reviewing and updating of service plans
Completing a discharge and after care plan for each client
Support and uphold the policies and procedures of ACH
Maintain a positive morale
Ensure that quality services are provided, and professional standards maintained
Maintain an attitude of client and family advocacy
Work harmoniously with co-workers to generate a productive and constructive environment
Ensure that work time is utilized fully and effectively to maximize productivity
Adapt to changing assignments/priorities as needed to support clients, families, and the agency
Facilitate and attend team staffing meetings
Attend designated agency or community meetings or trainings
Complete trainings and certifications as required by licensing standards
Assist with other agency program’s activities as assigned
Assist with fund raising or other agency functions as needed
Other applicable duties as assigned by supervisor