What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Foster Care position at Necco, LLC?

Job Description

Position Summary :

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Therapist for our Integrated Services Program (Foster Care and Independent Living.) This role will provide therapeutic services to our clients and youth while working with the treatment team to reach their goals. This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.

You should be accurately described as :

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following :

Caseload Management & Productivity

Complete clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments for youth and ensure medical necessity is met
Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and treatment needs
Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as required
Meet or exceed billable hours
Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes
Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.
Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)

Data Entry

Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner

Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process

Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications

Crisis Prevention / Risk Management

Conduct safety planning, as needed

Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner

Leadership and Development

Participate in and / or provide clinical and / or billing supervision

Maintain provisions of professional license and / or certification

Collaborate with the treatment team

Aid and mentor in training team members on strategies for mental health issues

Participate in annual CEU’s to maintain licensure

Corporate Citizen

Practice Ruthless Pragmatism

Engage in peer to peer feedback

Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles

Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart

Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard

Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications

Masters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)

Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only)

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only)

Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage

Training and Travel willingness

Successful completion of all required criminal background checks

Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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