ACTT - Team Therapist

Children's Hope Alliance • Statesville, NC

just now • $54,400 - $64,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the new and innovative Child Focused Assertive Community Treatment Team (Child ACTT). Child ACTT is a team-based, multi-disciplinary approach to serving children in their homes, kinship placements, or foster homes. It may also begin during a transition from a more restrictive residential setting or hospitalization. Child ACTT is primarily community-based, with some flexible office-based work required. This is an exciting new service in North Carolina, aiming to help children with severe emotional disturbances stay successfully in their home environments. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Master Degree in a Human Service or related field plus one year of experience with a similar population.
• Valid NC licensure LCSW, LMFT or LCMHC and LCAS.
• Knowledge and the ability to practically implement mental health regulations and clinical services.
• Effective communication, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, leadership and professionalism skills and abilities.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Valid North Carolina’s Driver’s License.
• Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal, HCPR and driving checks.
• Must submit insurance and registration documentation if utilizing personal car for work related transports.

Nice To Haves

• Associate level licensed professionals may be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using clinical models and modalities approved by the agency and the service definition for children and adults who are being referred to mental health and substance abuse services.
• Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, Person Centered Treatment Plan Meetings, Screening Tools, comprehensive crisis plans, and all clinical documentation duties as required.
• Participate in daily/weekly client staffings, team meetings and trainings, and work cohesively with other members of the ACTT team to ensure the most appropriate and highest quality care is given to the children and families served.
• Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models.
• Coordinate care for client / families as needed.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis response.
• Complete documentation required including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes, routine surveys/assessments, and other required clinical documentation when applicable.
• Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames set by the agency protocols.
• Utilize EHR to track client engagement; and to interactively document and communicate with the treatment team.
• Assist with care coordination needs for client and family; working with support staff and outside resources as needed.
• Utilize telehealth, electronic health record, TEAMS, and other electronic resources as needed.
• Meet supervision requirements to maintain good standing with professional licensure board.
• Contribute to and enhance company mission.
• Prioritize and plan work responsibilities appropriately.
• Attend and/or successfully complete all required trainings and meetings.
• Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.
• Comply with all applicable policies, practices, and procedures; report all out-of-compliance and unsafe activities to supervisor; interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, families, children, and the community.
• Serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; provide effective feedback and is receptive to feedback.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
• Be sensitive to the cultural, ethnic and religious views of the children and families served, and in community and public contact.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available ($3,000)
• Licensure Supervision & Associate-Level Support Provided (LCSW-A | LMFT-A | LCMHC-A | LCAS-A)
• Tiered compensation structure based on relevant experience and educational background.

What This Job Offers

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