What are the responsibilities and job description for the CBS Therapist position at Family Service and Guidance Center Topeka?
Department : CBS Job Status : Full-Time
FLSA Status : Exempt Reports to : Chief Community Based Officer
Positions Supervised : None Amount of Travel Required : Minimal
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; Hours may vary between 7 : 00am - 7 : 00pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Complete admission assessments, SED Waiver assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
- Provide clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
- Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and families.
- Serve as transitional QMHP on cases waiting for FSGC provider match.
- Meet productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
- Provide crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
- Be familiar in the philosophy of Wraparound Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
- Participate in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
- Complete timely clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, referrals for other services, etc.)
- Stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
- Master's or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.
- Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
- Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Community Based Officer.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Licensure :
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs / day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs / day)
Physical Demands Lift / Carry
Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)
Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O)
Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O)
Manually Manipulate (0) 51 - 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Above Shoulder (O)
Climb (O) Push / Pull
Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)
Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)
Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O)
Other Physical Requirements :
Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis, potential risk of exposure to aggressive and / or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth.
