Residential Therapist

Job Duties

Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and demonstrates ability to perform strength-oriented practice
Provides clinical direction to a residential home team, facilitating clinical meetings, participating in clinical staffings and team meetings
Integrates all services provided by serving as a central point of communications for all mental health related services, supportive services treatment and counseling
Plans and administers therapeutic treatment to youth and Regularly discusses progress toward goals with client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes
Offers coaching, informal and formal training to residential staff
Completes Admission Notes, Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Individual Treatment Plan Reviews, Mental Health Reassessments and Court Reports for each youth in the home within the required time
Monitors client progress and periodically reassesses client's level of functioning within required time
Completes accurate and timely documentation of clinical and case management services provided to youth on a daily basis
Completes transition and aftercare as prescribed by the DCF Transition/Aftercare Protocol
Ensures there is a medical rule out of symptoms and coordinates the approach with medical and other providers serving the client
Completes internal and external trainings as requested
Represents OHU at court hearings, meetings, Annual Case Reviews, Child and Family Team Meetings and any other collaborative meetings on behalf of youth and families
Adheres to Trauma Informed, Evidence Based Program
Performs on-call responsibilities on residential campus
Treats all information concerning the program as confidential

Qualifications

• Education MA/MS in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related field required
• Licence eligible required; license preferred
• Experience 1 year of related experience preferred
• Other Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Generous vacation and PTO plans
• Health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams

Pay and Schedule

• Details about pay are not specified
• Schedule details are not specified