LMHP/PLMHP Therapist - Multi-Systemic Therapy

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

5d

About The Position

Implements therapy with juveniles with complex behavioral concerns that are at risk of being removed from their homes. Colleagues will be trained and certified in the Evidence Based Practice (EBP) of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) within the first 30 days of transfer or hire. Provides comprehensive and evidenced based treatment to each family that is individualized and family-centered in accordance with MST guidelines. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Provides safe and effective services Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients. Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Provides MST services to youth Provides direct clinical treatment (family, individual, community-based services and case management) with an average Case load of 4-6; using methods compatible with MST principles, analytic processes and practices as evidenced by therapist adherence measure scores and positive outcomes with families. Successfully meets discharge outcomes. Participates in Individual and Group Supervision, Team Meetings and MST Consultations as required. Conducts MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and struggles, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within an ecological context. Coordinates services within multi-systems in reaching the client's goals and to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout the MST process as evidenced by treatment review meetings and taking the clinical lead on cases. Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with MST principles and analytic process as evidenced by weekly summaries and productivity documentation. Ensures all documentation including progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner Engages primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Flexibility and consistency in scheduling with the families as evidenced by meeting with families on the average 3-5 hrs. per week at the start of treatment and clinically assessing need throughout treatment. Completes targeted direct service hours. Maintains active service plan on each client. Accurately maintains the client’s Electronic Health Record. Completes all mandated training. Available for on-call duties for assigned youth. Actively participates in weekly group supervision as evidenced by preparedness, providing feedback to team members, and accepting feedback from others. Routine supervision occurs to discuss individual development, additional supervision is available as needed. Will meet with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized (Travel mileage reimbursed).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain mental health licensure in Nebraska (e.g., PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective services Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Provides MST services to youth Provides direct clinical treatment (family, individual, community-based services and case management) with an average Case load of 4-6; using methods compatible with MST principles, analytic processes and practices as evidenced by therapist adherence measure scores and positive outcomes with families.
• Successfully meets discharge outcomes.
• Participates in Individual and Group Supervision, Team Meetings and MST Consultations as required.
• Conducts MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and struggles, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within an ecological context.
• Coordinates services within multi-systems in reaching the client's goals and to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout the MST process as evidenced by treatment review meetings and taking the clinical lead on cases.
• Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with MST principles and analytic process as evidenced by weekly summaries and productivity documentation.
• Ensures all documentation including progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Engages primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Flexibility and consistency in scheduling with the families as evidenced by meeting with families on the average 3-5 hrs. per week at the start of treatment and clinically assessing need throughout treatment.
• Completes targeted direct service hours.
• Maintains active service plan on each client.
• Accurately maintains the client’s Electronic Health Record.
• Completes all mandated training.
• Available for on-call duties for assigned youth.
• Actively participates in weekly group supervision as evidenced by preparedness, providing feedback to team members, and accepting feedback from others.
• Routine supervision occurs to discuss individual development, additional supervision is available as needed.
• Will meet with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized (Travel mileage reimbursed).

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees