What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICIAN - FAMILY PRESERVATION - SOCIAL SERVICES position at Choices?
The Family Preservation Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based therapy services to youth at risk for out-of-home placement and their families. Services are primarily community-based, and participating youth are involved in the child welfare and / or juvenile justice systems. The Therapist facilitates regular therapy sessions and monitors client progress from the point of intake / referral, through treatment, to discharge and aftercare. The Therapist also works with the Family Preservation Case Manager to coordinate identified client / family needs for additional services, education and support. The Therapist coordinates the flow of information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Can articulate the mission, vision and values of Choices, the practice of evidence-based interventions and therapeutic services compliant with DCS / Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.
- Attends or facilitates client staffings / treatment team meetings and documents outcomes.
- Meets regularly with supervisor or designee for clinical supervision and seeks further supervision when appropriate and necessary.
- Self-monitors billing and productivity levels and gives feedback to supervisor regarding workflow and / or billing concerns.
- Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor, Case Manager and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families.
- Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.
Qualifications
Salary 57,000
Benefits Include :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
