Behavioral Health Child and Family Therapist

Description

SUMMARY: 

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic,

counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a

clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program

administration. Treats all age groups with emphasis on children ages 3 and up. Leads and trains lower level

counselors/social workers, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate

to the individual position.

$57,000 - $85,250 DOE.

Longevity bonus:

$6,000 after one year of full-time employment.

$6,000 after two years of full-time employment.

$8,000 after three years of full-time employment.

Production bonus also available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current, or license eligible, State of Idaho Master

Social Worker license or equivalent license, in good standing required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Knowledge and understanding of evidence based clinical social work and mental health counseling

principles, methods, procedures, and standards for children and adults.

· Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.

· Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.

· Knowledge of community mental health resources.

· Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated.

· Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

· Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

· Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of

constituencies in a diverse community.

· Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

· Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental

health clinical practices.

· Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

· Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.

· Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.

· Knowledge of community health care and vocational services.

 DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Position requires: a) provision of intensive, integrated professional mental health services and treatment planning in a clinical and/or outpatient environment; b) provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate therapeutic approaches and methods; c) planning and implementing outreach/education programs, workshops, and activities; d) supervising clinical activities of therapists, students, and/or interns within area of specialty; e) establishment and maintenance of case files and related documents for clinical and legal purposes. 

1. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required. 2. Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological screenings, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists. 

3. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required. 

4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems. 

5. Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services. 

6. Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated. 

7. Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered. 

8. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client record