Out-of-Home Care Therapist

Ramey-Estep / Re-group • Rush, KY

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About The Position

The Out-of-Home Care Therapist assesses, plans, and implements treatment for youth in out-of-home care. The therapist provides direct services and mobilizes resources within specialized short-term residential placement and foster care programs. Services include screening, assessment, care planning, individual, group, family, and crisis therapy, using evidence-based practices and other modalities suited to individual client needs.

The role includes coordinating care with service providers, overseeing case management, maintaining timely and confidential clinical documentation, participating in treatment-team meetings and supervision, and ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory standards. The therapist also participates in an on-call schedule and completes required crisis-management training.

Work shifts may vary based on staffing needs. Services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required. The work environment may be fast-paced, loud, stressful, and unpredictable, with possible verbal or physical aggression. Work takes place indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Current professional clinical license in good standing or license eligibility.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to understand and relate to clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screening.
• Successful completion of a TB skin test, or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.
• Successful completion of Excellent Foundations.
• Maintain 20 hours of annual training.
• Some positions may require a valid driver’s license and insurability.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in therapeutic foster care or residential treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients and support the agency’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, ethics, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct and document mental status evaluations, initial and cultural assessments, and initial treatment goals within required time frames.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and integrative summaries for new intakes within required time frames.
• Chair treatment-planning meetings within 21 days for RESTEP youth and 30 days for Foster Care youth, completing comprehensive treatment plans, behavior plans, and/or supervision plans as applicable.
• Provide screening, assessment, care planning, crisis services, and individual, group, and family treatment based on clinical issues and individualized needs.
• Oversee case management and coordinate services with all providers.
• Maintain current progress notes, treatment reports, correspondence, logbooks, treatment plans, and monthly progress reports in accordance with agency policy and required timelines.
• Attend treatment-team meetings and help develop appropriate intervention techniques.
• Take responsibility for the treatment component of RESTEP and Foster Care clients.
• Attend conferences, read, participate in in-service training, and pursue professional development to maintain competency and strengthen evidence-based treatment skills; occasionally present in-service training.
• Model appropriate skills and behavior for staff and youth, including hygiene, grooming, dress, language, and social skills.
• Maintain necessary records and keep them confidential.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed and document incidents.
• Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to appropriate authorities and the agency.
• Participate in an on-call schedule, supervision, and scheduled staff meetings.
• Complete initial and ongoing Safe Crisis Management training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Paid leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional development assistance for licensed clinicians.
• Company-paid clinical supervision for licensed clinicians.
• Company-paid licensure fees for licensed clinicians.
• Company-paid licensure exam fees for licensed clinicians.
• Company-paid licensure exam preparation for licensed clinicians.
• Licensure application submission assistance for licensed clinicians.
• Meals provided for staff when on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level