Clinical Therapist: Child & Adolescent Group Services

AGENCY SUMMARY
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Licensed Group Facilitator is a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and is responsible for the development, implementation and management of curriculum and treatment of youth referred to the Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS).

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

1. Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to:
   1. Develop and update treatment plans for all clients.
   2. Document results of treatment plan reviews for all clients on a semi-annual basis or at the request of parent.
   3. Responsible for daily/progress notes for therapeutic service hours delivered, as shared with other facilitators within the groups.
   4. Responsible for weekly summaries of assigned youth within ASP.
   5. Complete appropriate summary report when a client ends participation in ASP (discharge, transfer or closing summary).
   6. Report all incidents and documents the same day to the ASP Clinical Supervisor.
2. Administer appropriate therapeutic groups to youth within various clinical topics as directed via curriculum based on individual client treatment needs.
3. Provide required amount of delivery hours per week for this position.
4. Responsible for group/team leading and clinical planning of therapeutic groups and individual clients involved in ASP.
5. Supervise client activities and is accountable for whereabouts and safety of clients during ASP time.
6. Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention, utilizing physical restraints as necessary.
7. Assist in crisis intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with clients on an assigned and an as needed basis.
8. Responsible for the planning and curriculum writing of groups being lead.  These curriculums are to be completed and approved by the After School Program Clinical Supervisor prior to all group sessions and are due prior to the commencement of any new therapeutic group.
9. Curriculums must be based upon individual client treatment goals and supported by treatment team plans.
10. Responsible for following the planned curriculum and documenting when there are changes from the clinical planning for clients.
11. Participate cooperatively and flexibly in daily client transportation to and from the ASP.
12. Report all special incidents and documents the same to ASP Supervisor.
13. Attendance to staffings, as necessary for youth and family.
14. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

1. Stay current with all training requirements.
2. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
3. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
4. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
5. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
6. Other duties as assigned by management.

1. Education: Minimum BA, BS or M