Child & Adolescent Therapist (Full-Time)

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SUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM: Survivor Services

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW:

Joseph J. Peters Institute, a nationally recognized provider serving survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, is seeking an Outpatient Clinician (Therapist) to join its Survivor Services program primarily working with children and adolescents. This candidate must be committed to providing the highest quality clinical services to participants in JJPI’s programs. This position reports to the Program Coordinator.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Thursday from 11:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to Survivor Services participants.
• Maintain a full caseload and work on program development to support and improve the financial health of the agency.
• Develop and maintain 27 billable hours weekly on average.
• Attend EBP group consultations (in which you are trained) and individual supervision on a weekly basis. (No more than two group consultations weekly.)
• Provide supervisors with audio or videotaped samples of sessions as requested.
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive case management services to participants at 20% case management utilization.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
• Seek out appropriate professional training.
• Assist in implementing new, innovative treatment strategies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.
• Complete an initial treatment plan review within the first two visits of participant contact.
• Complete updated treatment/resiliency plans every 15th session or 90 days.
• Complete clinical progress notes within 24 hours of a session.
• Complete case management progress notes within 24 hours of activity.
• Follow up appropriately with participants who have missed a session and continue appropriate outreach.
• Complete discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.
• Complete and submit utilization reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week.
• Make initial contact with the participant within five working days of assignment.
• Understand the payment source of each participant.
• Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Work with other staff to develop new treatment programs to promote the financial performance of the agency.
• Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.
• Participate in at least one JJPI-related committee (morale, decoration, work group, etc.).

SKILLS:

• Works effectively with other staff and contributes to the team approach to treatment
• Ability to meet timelines
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, word processing, spreadsheets, and database entry

EXPERIENCE: Two years of relevant clinical work experience, specifically in the field of trauma, which can include internship/practicum experience

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in a field related to clinical work from an accredited program
• Preferred: Licensed clinical professional (LPC, LCSW, etc.)

COMPENSATION:

• PHMC Salary Scale: Grade 18
• As part of the PHMC family of companies, JJPI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include excellent healthcare options ranging from an HMO plan to a PPO, and all plans include dental and vision benefits. JJPI also provides access to an employee assistance program (EAP). In addition, we offer a generous paid time off package, including accrual of 3 weeks (15 days) of vacation per year, 8 personal days, up to 10 sick days, and 10 agency-recognized holidays. As a JJPI employee, you will also be eligible for JJPI’s 401k plan and if you choose to enroll, JJPI will match any contributions you make up to 4% of your biweekly gross pay. JJPI aims to be a supportive work environment and to provide opportunity for clinical supervision and consultation. In many circumstances, JJPI supervisors can provide supervision towards LPC, LCSW, and psychology licensure. JJPI also supports our staff to be trained in evidence-based practices and to receive ongoing supervision from a JJPI supervisor.

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