Residential Therapist

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. As a Residential Therapist, you'll play a crucial part in carrying out this mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy to residents twice per week in coordination with co-therapist staff;
• Provide individual therapy services on a regularly scheduled basis as clinically indicated or to meet contract requirements;
• Accountable for the case management of residents (caseload of 6 by plan) to ensure best services are provided and progress is made;
• Attend and document pertinent case management meetings and court hearings;
• Cookordinate program services (i.e. medical, education, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation) directly or through consultation with other service providers or staff;
• Arrange Review Conferences as needed with program staff, referring or current case managers, parent, guardian or family members and child (when appropriate);
• Provide family therapy and education to the resident's families;
• Offer therapy a minimum of twice per month with scheduling flexibility to meet the families' needs, fully supportive of family engagement;
• Communicate with families regarding the resident's status or progress in the program;
• Review resident's group assignments in the family sessions at completion of group venue;
• Inform parents of any emergencies and discuss the implications regarding their child (i.e. running away, suicide attempts) in a timely manner;
• Attend staff meetings to ensure effective service coordination;
• Participate in unit leadership meetings;
• Complete case documentation required including progress notes, quarterly reports, court reports, discharge planning reports and reports required by licensing department of MDHHS;
• Facilitate designated aspects of resident's placement, ensuring client records are complete, child is supported in entering the residential program, and given information necessary to adjust to program;
• Establish a discharge plan for resident and assist resident with developing a support system in his home community, discharge planning is done in conjunction with residential treatment program's treatment team, other professionals, and resident's family;
• Meet monthly with supervisor to consult on cases;
• Complete fifty hours of training within the first year and twenty-five hours training each year following;
• Participate in on-call system as dictated by program needs, approximately once every four weeks;

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, drug and alcohol, education, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice;
• Active professional licensure in the State of Michigan;
• Possess the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Knowledge of basic research methodology;
• Two years post-masters experience (preferred);
• Experience with youth with sexual behavior problems (preferred);
• Experience providing trauma treatment (preferred);
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;

Qualifications

• Pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Basic research methodology;
• Microsoft Office Suite;

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

Pay

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Schedule

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