Therapist, Child and Adolescent

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board • Fredericksburg, VA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct therapeutic treatment and educational services to children and adolescents presenting with mental health and substance use concerns. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines and professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences
• Clinical work experience providing direct therapy to children and adolescents to include trauma-informed practices.
• Valid VA driver's license.
• Licensed or Licensed- eligible as LCSW, LPC, or LCP in Virginia.
• Must possess all qualifications and skills required by federal and state regulations to bill Medicaid for the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and follow-up interviews of children, adolescents, and families, completes assessments and develops diag­nosis and trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Provides crisis intervention services and risk assessments.
• Conducts group, play, individual and family therapy ses­sions.
• Organizes educational groups for parents, guardians and family members.
• Prepares and maintains clinical and other case documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and periodic assessments.
• Provides expert testimony in court and legal proceedings.
• Coordinates with Victim Witness Assistance Programs, local law enforcement, local DSS staff, FAPT, and any other child serving agencies.
• Consults with school and juvenile court officials, agency treatment staff and representatives of other agencies or programs and provides and coordinates individual case manage­ment services including outreach and discharge planning.
• Performs community outreach and makes professional and educational presentations to agency, staff and the public.
• Does related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees