Part time youth therapist

Sevita•Athens, AL

About The Position

The part-time Youth Therapist works in a foster care program serving the Madison and Florence areas for 15–20 hours per week. The therapist provides psychotherapy to improve the well-being and mental health of individuals and to improve group relationships, including family relationships. The role uses experiential relationship-building, dialogue, communication, and behavior-change techniques. The therapist conducts psychosocial assessments, provides therapy and family support, responds to crises, and consults with stakeholders and treatment team members. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the therapist develops individualized treatment and discharge plans and coordinates treatment initiatives related to school performance, permanency, and reunification. The role also includes educational groups, preparing biological or legal parents to resume care when reunification is a goal, regular face-to-face meetings with clients and caretakers, maintaining client records, and participating in staff and clinical meetings and supervision. Part-time therapists are paid hourly through a three-tier system: $7.45 for administrative work such as travel and paperwork, $21.00 for training, and $31.00 for clinical billable services. The full compensation and benefits package described in the posting applies to full-time employees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human services field.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
Ability to listen and empathize while still providing guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in human services; experience is preferred or may be required by the state.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments by interviewing the child and family, when applicable, and document history and preliminary treatment issues in client records.
Provide therapy, family support, and crisis interventions to individuals, families, and/or groups using treatment modalities outlined in applicable contracts or licensing standards.
Provide mental health consultation to stakeholders and treatment team members.
Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with an interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on treatment initiatives, including school performance, permanency, and reunification planning.
Develop and coordinate discharge plans that identify relevant aftercare needs and plans.
Conduct educational groups for clients, families, and foster parents.
Prepare and train a child's biological or legal parents to resume care when reunification is the goal, if applicable.
Conduct regularly scheduled face-to-face meetings with the person served and caretaker to monitor progress and discuss treatment strategies and services.
Maintain current, legible, and adequate medical record documentation in client charts.
Attend regular staff and clinical meetings and one-on-one sessions with the direct supervisor to discuss case status.