Home Based Therapist (68249)

About the role

The Intensive Safety Services (ISS) therapist provides in-home therapeutic services to families who are at risk for child welfare court involvement. Team members work with the families for an average of 4–6 weeks with sessions 3–5 times per week; therapists carry an average of three families. All service activities are designed to support the outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being of Oklahoma’s children. The position is supervised by a Program Manager.

Retention Bonus

$2,500 retention bonus paid at the completion of six months of employment, provided the employee remains in good standing.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages a caseload of three to four family systems referred by Oklahoma Human Services, conducting in-person visits at least three times per week; highly complex cases may require intensive clinical service and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience.
• Implements evidence-based interventions in the context of individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Provides on-call and after-hours support to families to support family stabilization and to help prevent disruption.
• Connects families with community resources and services and assists with overcoming barriers to accessing services.
• Assists families with special funding to bridge gaps for existing and emerging needs that threaten family stability.
• Performs intakes and diagnostic assessments including client’s symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals, and preferences.
• Delivers services addressing behavioral healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery focused, strengths based, culturally competent, client centered, trauma informed, and co-occurring capable.
• Collaborates with Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) and community partners to foster stabilization, ensure service transfers as indicated, and provide care navigation.
• Provides crisis management services, which may include face-to-face or telephone interviewing; assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate intervention, including hospitalization.
• When potential for harm exists, completes appropriate assessment tools and, in consultation with management, facilitates referral to an appropriate level of care.
• Immediately seeks consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations, including potential safety concerns.
• Obtains and maintains required credentialing including licensure or under supervision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Practitioner (AODTP) status.
• Obtains and maintains understanding and competency in any other instruments required by agency contracts, payors, and/or commonly used by mental health/substance use professionals.
• Participates in staff consultations, case staffing with consumers, contract partners, and other service providers to coordinate care needs.
• Supports the monitoring and tracking of outcome measures for clients.
• Maintains clinical records in a timely manner as required by agency policy, contracts, funding sources, and accreditation authorities; completes all required forms in a manner consistent with requirements.
• Maintains professional competency through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and training; complies with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Oklahoma Human Services ISS contract, service provisions and electronic record requirements; NorthCare’s electronic record system and public folders; CCBHC requirements, and other relevant contracts or public policy impacting the service population.
• Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture aligned with NorthCare values, trauma-informed care, and health and wellness.
• Provides integrated services that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible.
• Returns phone calls and cell text pages promptly; checks and responds to email daily.
• Maintains consistent work attendance and contacts supervisor on a timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences.
• Completes all NorthCare required courses and training and complies with all agency policies and procedures, including documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described above.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
• Licensure in Oklahoma as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC-MH or under supervision toward licensure.
• Passion for working with vulnerable populations, and a trauma-informed, strength-based approach.
• Strong crisis management skills and the emotional resilience to walk alongside families during difficult times.
• Reliable transportation and a desire to serve Oklahoma families right where they are.
• Full-time, field-based position (home/community visits required).
• Access to a phone/hotspot stipend.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certified or willing to obtain.

This is a community-based role requiring travel and a high degree of autonomy. As an essential worker, you may occasionally work holidays, weekends, or during office closures.

Starting salary is guided by experience, education, certification(s), and the ability to perform the assigned tasks.