Mental Health Therapist - Family Based Services

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systemically based interventions utilizing structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior modification, psychoeducation, and other research-based approaches.
• Provide family and individual treatment to the families on the caseload in accordance with FBMHS regulations, agency policy, and good practice standards.
• Work collaboratively with teammate (Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Worker) as well as other systems impacting the family (i.e., family court, child welfare, educational systems, other mental/behavioral health providers, etc).
• Provide services in the client’s home/environment during “non-traditional hours,” according to the needs and schedules of the families on their caseload, which includes evenings and weekends if necessary.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of the client and family, including review of referral information.
• Identify and engage key participants while identifying systemic strengths and needs.
• Complete functional analyses of targeted behaviors/problems within the ecological context.
• Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement and attainment of identified goals.
• Develop and implement initial and ongoing treatment plans with a focus on utilizing strengths and reviewing outcomes regularly using an analytic process.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment interventions and case development in accordance with reporting and documentation regulations and agency policies.
• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their “buy-in” and cooperation throughout treatment.
• Provide direct clinical treatment using methods that are compatible with program principles and practices.
• Participate in all supervision, training, and consultation activities as directed.
• Provide crisis interventions and stabilization 24/7 to clients/families on the caseload.
• Complete all program paperwork to agency standards and submit according to determined timeframes.
• Achieve a level of productivity (service hours) within the established range set by the program director.
• Adhere to a professional code of ethics and follow existing federal and state guidelines and laws pertaining to mandated reporting procedures.
• Facilitate the use of Family Support Service Funds within program guidelines.
• Attend all mandatory trainings.
• Maintain required in-office hours to attend weekly group and individual supervision, as well as other meetings or appointments, as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including confidentiality and reporting suspected child abuse.
• Participate in training/supervision programs as part of the agency’s professional development initiative.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, meetings, tasks of daily living, etc.
• Provide direct case management services in collaboration with teammate (Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Worker).
• Establish and maintain relationships with provider organizations, regulatory and licensing representatives, and referral sources, establishing effective and productive working relationships while promoting PHMC.
• Represent the organization before various stakeholder groups to maintain visibility.
• Manage regulatory and accreditation contracts.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committee meetings.
• Participate in regular meetings with staff to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good, and communication is open.
• Develop additional methods for ongoing effective communication.
• Cooperate and communicate as a multidisciplinary staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and committee participation.
• Model traits of a responsible team member by executing job responsibilities, open communication, and good follow-through.
• Respond promptly to the concerns and interests of clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC staff.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current registration, and evidence of current automotive insurance coverage required.
• Must meet one of the following:
• Have a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, family therapy, social work, nursing, theology with an emphasis in pastoral counseling, or rehabilitation counseling, including 12+ credit hours in therapy and/or counseling, and 2+ years of experience in child/adolescent behavioral health services (CASSP).
• Have a graduate degree in any other field of human services (as approved by OMH), including 12+ credit hours in therapy and/or counseling, and 3+ years of experience in child/adolescent behavioral health services (CASSP).
• If no graduate degree: Must have a certification from OMH in Family-Based Mental Health Services and 4+ years of experience in FBMHS and a bachelor’s degree in an OMH-approved field.
• Willingness to work with families in their homes required.
• Ability to work 2-4 evenings per week until approx. 8 p.m. required.
• Preferred: Experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Preferred: Experience developing and implementing interventions across multiple systems/settings (i.e., family, peer, school, community, other providers, DHS, Juvenile Probation, etc.).