Clinical Therapist CFS-ECI IOP-EOS $2500 retention bonus

This position is eligible for a $2500 retention bonus.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Child and Family Services Early Childhood Institute (ECI) Clinical Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program-Enhanced Outpatient Services (IOS/EOS) will assess the needs of children and their families, develop treatment plans, provide clinical consultation to Early Childhood teaching and case management staff, and monitor level of care provided. Evaluate parent/child relationships as assigned. Contribute to the development of the therapeutic environment of Early Childhood programs. Also, To provide community based /outpatient therapeutic services to children, adolescents and their families.

Schedule: Two days/week in IOP classroom, three days/week EOS/Outpatient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide therapeutic child development programs for children who cannot be maintained in community day care settings, or are referred by Early Intervention programs, DCYF, their parents, or physicians.

Assess assigned preschool children’s needs.

Administer developmental assessments as assigned.

Develop and implement treatment plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP) for assigned caseload.

Identify specific therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific problems.

Provide treatment services for parents as delineated in the treatment plan and program guidelines.

Support teaching staff by participating in instructional opportunities, using age and developmentally appropriate procedures.

Provide parenting skills training individually or in a group.

Ensure family contact and involvement according to program guidelines.

Provide parent/child evaluations for DCYF and based on clinical assessment formulate recommendations regarding permanency planning for the child.

Provide clinical input during client crises.

Demonstrate professionalism in communication and collaboration with children, families, colleagues, and community.

Understand and interpret EC program philosophy and treatment approach to families, EC staff, and potential referral sources.

Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of assigned consumers.

Treat consumers with respect.

Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.

Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM IV).

Perform and record mental status examination.

Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.

Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.

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