In-Home Family Recovery Therapist

Job Title: In-Home Recovery Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Program: In-Home Recovery Program

Job Status: Full-time

Job Location: Community, office, virtual and In-home

About RWC:

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

Be a part of an innovative model that aims to transform the child welfare system, step by step, by bringing substance use treatment into the home, therefore also keeping the child in the home while parents work on their recovery, as opposed to removing a child from the family.  A large focus of the day will consist of providing weekly therapy to families in their homes and/or virtually, focusing on the parent child relationship and substance use. This position belongs to a team of 4 therapists and 2 social workers and a clinical supervisor, all of whom will undergo intensive training in the Yale Family Based Recovery Model, weekly consultation, and ongoing clinical support. There is an on-call component to this position on a rotating basis. This work will require ongoing completion of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and therapy for a small group of families participating in this new approach. This position will maintain compliance with agency, county and DHS requirements.

Therapy Services 60%

• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and ongoing therapy for families involved in child protection
• Maintain client caseload that adheres to the model's requirements each month.
• Encourage client retention and regular communication, coordinate services with other health care providers to ensure that each client receives culturally aligned and therapeutically appropriate support.
• Commit to ongoing professional development opportunities that enhance and strengthen therapeutic practice resulting in client progress and satisfaction with support.
• Train in the Yale Family Based Recovery Model and implement it with 100% fidelity
• Participate in weekly consultation with the FBR trainer and in team consultations
• Assist in the UA collection process of clients
• Collaborate with Hennepin County Child Protective Services to facilitate family wellness
• Rotate on-call weekend coverage with the two teams of therapists and Clinical Supervisor
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Compliance & Documentation 20%

• Cultivate community relationships through active communication and follow up with all referents providing clients to RWC.
• Provide adequate documentation of services, such as updated diagnostic assessments as needed, complete progress notes and summaries of any group therapy services
• Document contact with families or other providers as needed and/or requested
• Correct any progress or case notes rerouted by supervisor within 24 hours of request for improvement
• Ensure compliance with DHS regulations and company expectations for ethical and culturally responsive therapy.
• Advocate for cultural preservation and needs of clients as identified and requested.

Supervision & Training 20%

• Attend individual and group supervision to support and build clinical skills and gain knowledge and ideas addressing client needs and experiences.
• Participate in clinical consults and receive supportive supervision as needed.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Master's degree and LGSW, LPC, MA, LAMFT, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Licensed Psychologist (LP) or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) required.
• Statute 148-A Sexual Contact and Bureau of Criminal Affairs- Clearance required (604.20).
• In-service training and education as required to deliver services.
• Attend 24 hours of training in the Yale Family Based Recovery Program, weekly consultation and weekly supervision
• Licensure must be active and in good standing with the respective Licensing Board. Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations. In-service training/education is required to maintain licensure. 
• Experience and knowledge of the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categories representing the range of mental health disorders.
• Working knowledge and experience in providing therapeutic interventions and therapy approaches considered as the best practice of treating the presenting concern, including trauma-informed therapies. 
• A valid driver's license and a Motor Vehicle Check is required to support timely transportation to and from in-home services.
• Able to assess and treat the mental health and substance use of the clients.
• Must have the following skills: organizational, decision making, critical thinking, analytical, coaching, leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, accountability, and the ability to demonstrate professional boundaries.

Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

Bilingual, BIPOC, LBGQT folks are encouraged to apply!