What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Therapist position at Pressley Ridge?
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Pressley Ridge Full-time Employee Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
- Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Wellness incentive (up to $250)
- 401K with an employer give/match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Therapist will provide effective therapy to children, adolescents, families and/or individual adults in home/community settings. The individual will work closely with Program Supervisor and Psychiatry Department.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and family therapy in a culturally sensitive manner with adherence to professional Code of Ethics, as recommended by treatment team.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations of all clients during the initial treatment phase and include the child/family or adult as active members and participants in treatment planning and implementation. Promote collaboration within the treatment team.
- Regularly assess the status of treatment and make necessary adjustments in the treatment plan.
- Assist family members and other staff in the development and implementation of a crisis plan for each individual/family in treatment.
- Know and comply with all state Mental Health regulations regarding mandated reporting of child maltreatment, elder maltreatment, duty to warn/protect, confidentiality, treatment of minors, student rights and Health Information Privacy and Portability Act (HIPAA).
- Plan for discharge from services with client/consumer, refer for follow-up care as needed
- Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training as requested.
- If applicable, obtain CEU’s and/or Clinical Supervision from the clinical supervisor as per requirements of licensing board, agency policy, or state regulations to maintain license in good standing or to pursue licensure.
- Provide documentation that is in compliance with program procedures, State, licensing, and Medicaid regulations, including but not limited to treatment plans, case notes, assessments, summaries, etc.
Qualifications
- Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
- Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
- Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.
