PRTF Therapist

About the role

Provides psychotherapy to assigned youth and their families, including individual, family, and group therapy. Uses interventions based on Cognitive-Behavioral theory. Leads assigned youth’s multidisciplinary team, completes initial assessments, develops a Comprehensive Treatment Plan, and ensures appropriate discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial Biopsychosocial Assessment and Initial Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each assigned youth within 14 days of admission.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions with youth and their family/guardian on an ongoing basis following program and hospital guidelines.
• Serves as multidisciplinary team leader for assigned youth, ensuring ongoing implementation of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan. Team members include professionals and family members connected with the youth's welfare and treatment.
• Reviews and documents progress and barriers every 30 days.
• Works closely with the Supervising Medical Practitioner to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral theory supported by the Boys Town Psychoeducational Model.
• Serves as the primary communicator between assigned youth’s families and/or guardians and others involved.
• Collaborates professionally with community agencies to ensure a smooth transition for assigned youth.
• Notifies appropriate agencies or authorities regarding potential abuse or neglect, safety concerns, and youth rights violations.
• Keeps the PRTF Director and Medical Director/Supervising Practitioner informed as appropriate.
• Complies with applicable trainings, policies, and procedures regarding emergency safety situations that may require physical intervention (personal restraint).
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting as a multidisciplinary team member, including helping with coverage needs when applicable.
• Consistently implements and supports the Psychoeducational Model of treatment, including giving, receiving, implementing, and soliciting feedback in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Models appropriate life skills including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
• Participates in Clinical Supervision based on state guidelines with an assigned Licensed Mental Health Provider.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work is required.
• Certified, or eligible for certification, by the State of Nebraska Department of Health as a licensed Mental Health Practitioner required.
• PEM training within 6 months of hire required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of families served.
• Obtain CPR certification and training in a nationally recognized personal restraint model during Preservice.
• Minimum 20 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with behavioral disordered youth.
• Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Skills

• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely while working with a diverse population of internal and external professionals, as well as PRTF youth, staff, and consumers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and reporting.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
• Provides clinical therapy to youth and families with mental health and behavioral concerns.

Benefits

• Reduced to no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account for retirement preparation.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts and professional development opportunities.