The Residential Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services and treatment planning for youth receiving residential treatment at KidsTLC. The therapist practices under intensive clinical supervision as needed and consistent with licensure status. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapies, participates in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team for treatment, and supports families and stakeholders in discharge planning. Most of this position’s time is spent in therapeutic services, crisis management, client staffing, and collaborating withthe treatment team. Additional time is spent on documentation, researching, gathering, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

This is an EOE position.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive individualized master treatment plan with an internal and external collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions with adolescents in PRTF treatment.
• Staff cases weekly during clinical multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Attendance in clinical supervision weekly.
• Attendance in unit transition meetings with staff and community. meetings/groups with clients.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of intake assessment, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, phone calls, etc. for that meets regulations of governing bodies.

• Participate in DDP trainings, and study groups.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the KidsTLC Constitution that guides trauma-informed care and consistently model it as a professional and team leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM SUPERVISION

· University program qualified supervisor – Clinical Director and Chief Clinical Officer

· Provided individual and/or group supervisory hours.

· Regular evaluations and communication per education program guidelines.

· Requires 1 year placement commitment pending unforeseen circumstances to extend beyond school program expectations.

· Full time employment after program completion is subject to supervisor approval and is not guaranteed.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· College credit hours in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited college, preferred.

· Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust, confidence, and mutual respect.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Able to adapt and be flexible.
• Strong problem solving and judgment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Able to accept and discuss cultural differences and respond to culturally based cues.

• Aptitude to work with youth who have emotional and behavioral challenges.