Therapist

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provision of specialized trauma-focused mental health services, designed to meet the unique needs of primary (childvictims) and secondary victims through the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Hernando County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The VOCA THERAPIST will accept referrals of child victims of crime and secondary victims and:

• Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions for presenting issues and diagnoses associatedwith trauma, including, but not limited to, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation skills. (VOCA 5%)
• Utilize assessment tools that include, but are not limited to, Trauma Symptom Child Checklist, Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS) and Functional Assessment Rating Scales (FARS). (VOCA 5%)
• Provide individual therapy with children as well as with parents/caregivers; family therapy when applicable. (VOCA 80% )
• Develop, implement and modify treatment plans that include long term and short term measurable goals based on diagnosis and clinical knowledge. Measure outcomes through CFARS/FARS. Include progress in reaching measurable outcomes in progress notes and in the written discharge summary. Submit/upload the following written documentation: Biopsychosocial within two (2) weeks of initial appointment; progress/session notes weekly, treatment plans (initial and updated quarterly), and discharge summarywithin two (2) weeks of discharge to the CAC Program Manager. Additional reports may be requested fromtime to time by the partner agencies and/or the CAC Program Manager. (VOCA 3%)
• Maintain frequent contact as needed with law enforcement, Family Care Manager and/or the Department of Children and Families Child Protective Investigator. (VOCA 2%)
• Review and update appointment calendar daily. (VOCA 1%)
• Safety plan. (VOCA 1%)
• Testify in Court when necessary. (VOCA 1%)
• Provide client updates to child advocate. (VOCA 1%)
• Attend and participate in MDT, clinical consultation/peer review and team meetings. (VOCA 1%)
• Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.

NON-ESSENTIAL/SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understandingthe scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Qualifications

JOB STANDARDS:

Education: Master’s in a related mental health field. Has demonstrated relevant experience in trauma-focused mental health services. LCSW, LMHC, LMFT preferred.

Experience: Two years of experience in related mental health field.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier. Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with vulnerable populations.

CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:

Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Talking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, use of fingers, arms, hands, legs, walking, stretching/reaching, handling, grasping, climbing, bending at the waist, turning, balancing, pushing, pulling, use of depth perception, carrying and lifting (up to 65 lbs.), and driving are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential.

Equipment:  Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, switchboard, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment, playground equipment and vehicle.

Skills & Expertise: Trained in TF-CBT, EMDR; willing to obtain CFARS within one month of employment. Ability toaccept and follow directions. Skill in completing work with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, particularly parents and children.Ability to analyze and interpret data and human/family needs. Ability to use and operate a personal computer. Abilityto work with professionals, families and children with a high degree of professionalism. Knowledge of child abuse and prevention issues. Ability to maintain child and parent confidentiality. Ability to be reliable, responsible and accountable to job requirements. Knowledge of community and community programs/resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:

Job Location: 711 Benton Avenue, Brooksville, Florida and/or satellite location as identified.

Work Environment:  While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Office environment and working with others frequently. Working with office equipment is frequent. Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle

Salary : $58,000 - $68,000