PRN Therapist, Youth Crisis

About the role

At Jefferson Center, we are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages. The CSU Pool Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to children/youth admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit, conducts initial assessments, directs clinical services, assists with case management and disposition planning. The CSU uses an interdisciplinary team to provide brief 3‑5 day crisis stabilization treatment for children and youth with behavioral health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma reactions, and family issues, coordinating treatment and safety planning so they can safely return home and to the community.

Responsibilities

• Meets with all assigned children/youth, conducts clinical interviews and sets up initial staffing to develop treatment plans.
• Maintains caseload as assigned by Manager or Program Coordinator, overseeing implementation and review of all treatment services.
• Primary coordinator for discharge planning and transition of care to community resources.
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; co‑facilitates multi‑family group with other therapists.
• Maximizes medically authorized services with clients and families per treatment plan.
• Works with Case Managers in coordination with referring agency/funding source, community contacts, family, legal system, and other professionals.
• Maintains timely documentation (admission notes, progress notes, discharge paperwork, treatment plans).
• Follows Jefferson Center policies and procedures to maintain highest standards of care.
• Operates within scope of respective license and complies with all regulations.
• Complies with managed care standards regarding regular utilization review of assigned cases.
• Facilitates transitions to next level of care with treatment team, receiving agency, family, and other professionals.
• Regularly attends staffings/rounds to facilitate communication and effective client management.
• Attends mandatory trainings to maintain compliance with training standards.
• Consults with milieu staff regarding clinical issues, monitors delivery of clinical services, identifies training needs.
• Represents New Vistas in communications with referral sources and other professionals with diplomacy, respect, dignity, and professional behavior.
• Maintains good communication with treatment team members, Program Coordinator, and Manager for support and problem‑solving.
• Refrains from dual relationships with residents and families per Jefferson Center policies.
• Maintains a culturally and socioeconomically sensitive environment for children/youth.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Program Coordinator.

Requirements

Conferred Master’s degree (from an accredited university/college) in a mental health or related field required. Clinical license preferred (Licensed Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). Experience working with children and youth with mental health issues and their families.

Skills

• Skills in family therapy interventions, crisis interventions, culturally sensitive interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other applicable treatment modalities.
• Understanding of the effects of trauma on individuals admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Expertise in child development, attachment issues, trauma treatment, abuse/neglect, foster and adoptive issues within families.
• Knowledge of stages of change and motivational interviewing.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word minimum) required for use of EHR and report writing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Pay

Salary Grade 51‑Master’s Unlicensed Clinician: $36.00/hr to $46.00/hr based on shift. Salary Grade 52‑(Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC): $41.00/hr to $51.00/hr based on shift.