What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist position at TRUECORE BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS?
Job Details
Description
The following is a composite representation of the actual positions which make up this classification. It is not intended to cover all possible job requirements or job factors which, if applicable, are included by reference. Lines of supervision and reporting are as shown on an organizational chart. TrueCore Behavioral Solutions has zero tolerance for abuse.
A. Position Definition & Summary:
Provide individual therapeutic services to youth as assessed by the treatment team. Develops youth needs assessment and Psychosocial History to formulate treatment plan. Prioritize treatment plan to focus on youth mental health and substance abuse issues, ensuring monthly updates reflecting progress. Complete documentation related to individual, group, and family sessions that are provided to the youth, as well as, monthly progress updates related to mental health services.
Qualifications
C. Position Requirements:
Education:
- Must have a Masters degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education or in a related human services field; or hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education or in a related human services field and have two years experience working with (eg. assessing, counseling, treating) youths with serious emotional disturbance or substance abuse problems; or hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education or in a related human services field and have 52 hours of pre-service training prior to working with youths. The 52 hours of pre-service training must include minimum of 16 hours of documented training in their duties and responsibilities. When pre-service training has been successfully completed, the non-licensed person may begin working with youths, but must be trained for one year by a mental health clinical staff person who holds a masters degree. Pre-service training must cover, at a minimum: basic counseling skills, basic group skills, program hospitality, therapeutic milieu, behavior management, client rights, crisis intervention, early intervention and de-escalation, documentation requirements, normal and abnormal adolescent development and typical behavior problems.
Other Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the state where the work site is located only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
