PRTF Therapist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychotherapy to assigned youth and their families, which includes, but is not limited to individual, family, and group therapy. Generally, uses interventions based on Cognitive-Behavioral theory. Leads assigned youth’s multidisciplinary team, completes initial assessments, develops a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for assigned youth, and ensures appropriate discharge planning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work is required.
• Certified, or eligible for certification, by the State of Nebraska Department of Health as a licensed Mental Health Practitioner required.
• PEM training within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to reasonably accommodate the needs of families served required.
• Obtain CPR certification and training in nationally recognized personal restraint model obtained during Preservice required.
• Minimum 20 years of age required.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely while working with a diverse population of internal and external professionals as well as PRTF youth, staff, and consumers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and reporting.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
• Provides clinical therapy to youth and families with mental health and behavioral concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience working with behavioral disordered youth and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial Biopsychosocial Assessment and Initial Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each assigned youth within 14 days of admission.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions with youth and their family/guardian on an ongoing basis following all program and hospital guidelines for documentation.
• Serves as multidisciplinary team leader for assigned youth while ensuring the ongoing implementation of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each youth.
• Reviews and documents the progress and barriers every 30 days.
• Works closely with the Supervising Medical Practitioner to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented for youth assigned.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth assigned.
• Serves as a primary communicator between assigned youth’s families and/or guardians and others involved.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with community agencies to ensure a smooth transition of assigned youth.
• Responsible for notification of appropriate agencies or authorities regarding potential abuse or neglect, safety concerns, and youth rights violations.
• Keeps the PRTF Director or designee and the Medical Director/Supervising Practitioner apprised as appropriate.
• Complies with applicable trainings, policies, and procedures regarding emergency safety situations for a youth that may require physical intervention (personal restraint).
• Displays professionalism through a willingness to act as a multidisciplinary team member, including helping with coverage needs when applicable.
• Consistently implementing and supporting the Psychoeducational Model of treatment including the ability to give, receive, implement and solicit feedback in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Models appropriate life skills including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
• Participates in Clinical Supervision based upon the state guidelines with assigned Licensed Mental Health Provider.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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