Job Description

Clinical / Therapy - Therapist

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Therapist will provide clinical and case management service to students and their families. The Therapist assures a high standard of documentation that meets all necessary standards and requirements.
• Completes Initial Service Plan/Treatment Plan, Bi-Monthly Summaries, clinical notes, written reports, and assessments as assigned in a timely and thorough fashion as prescribed in program policies and expectations.
• Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions, using professionally prescribed methods and techniques to enact positive change for youth and their families.
• Is available for Family Day and Multi-Family groups as necessary or as assigned.
• Completes documentation requirements in accordance with program policy and procedures.
• Interacts with youth in a professional manner to elicit positive change.
• Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the program's team.
• Maintains pleasant and professional relationships with all staff members.
• Completes individual need assessments as assigned, meeting content and time criteria as outlined in program policies.
• Conducts group meetings and individual sessions, using professionally prescribed methods and techniques to enact positive change for youth.
• Initiates family counseling using professionally prescribed methods and techniques to convey and receive information and enact positive change.
• Completes other reports, assessments and reviews, as assigned, in a through and timely manner. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and Facility Administrator.
• Attends case management transition and exit conferences to discuss related services.
• May assist in training direct care staff in the implementation of services identified in the individualized treatment plan.
• Attends treatment team meetings as scheduled or as needed to discuss mental health and substance abuse services.
• Works with Case Managers in developing and implementing youth performance plan goals and objectives related to mental health and substance abuse services.
• Regularly assesses youth needs, strengths and performance in attaining contracted goals and objectives.
• Supports and follows all Sequel Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to the policy and practice concerning issues of creation, editing, transmission, storage and disposition of all Protected Health Information (PHI) of Sequel Youth & Family Youth Services.