Group Therapist II- RTC

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals

Full Job Description

• Facilitate trauma-informed groups in every domestic home to include, but not limited to, Process Group, Anger Management Group, Chemical Education (didactic), Healthy Relationships/Boundaries Group, Multi-Family Group (This may involve a Sat or Sun), etc.
• Teach both Staff and Kids How to Group and the house as a whole the benefit of how to use The Group process in problem solving, development of healthy communication, team building and building positive peer culture.
• Documentation of group sessions for each child in their EHR/Electric Health Record.
• Read The Search For Significance book. Be prepared to teach on a rotating bases the Four False Beliefs.
• Facilitate the development of Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) for assigned clients.
• Perform individual therapy for clients as requested by supervisor.
• Assess and diagnose individuals as necessary either as an LMHP or under and LMHP’s supervision.
• Organize and implement family group therapy. This may involve weekend work.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in your clinical support on an on-going basis to the residential and education component team members.
• Available for on-call mental health crises as needed.
• As a clinician, must be accessible via phone for consultation on mental health issues surrounding your clients or other clients if needed. If clinician is not available they are responsible to secure coverage from another clinician in their absence.
• Participate in Treatment Team as deemed necessary per supervisor. Responsible to communicate team review with necessary individuals in client’s life.
• LMHP’s are expected to provide board approved social work or counseling supervision to those going for licensure for no remuneration. If a board approved supervisor is needed one will be provided by YFT if the individual is on our staff and the respective board approves.
• Attend all training mandated by YFT, licensing agencies, accreditation, and government affiliations.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Vice President of Residential Services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and licensure (LMHP) or under the supervision of an LMPH, to provide counseling services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents and families in a counseling setting and function within an evaluation team format.
• Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Bi-lingual speaking skills (Spanish and English) helpful
• Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care

Core Competencies

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to residents, staff and external points of contact.
• Proficient in mental health diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to assess risk and safety plan effectively
• Ability to develop effective professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Completes assigned task in a timely manner.
• Dependable reliable and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to motivate and train others.
• Attention to detail