Job Description

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
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Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or in a related human services field

Experience: Experience working with children with emotional, behavioral or substance abuse problems preferred

Computer Skills: Intermediate Computer Skills

Certifications &
Licenses:

Licensed or certified clinicians are required to provide documentation and license renewal at the appropriate intervals.

Other Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must possess high moral and ethical values, a willingness to be open to learning and growing and have interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team. Be able to display appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries, maturity of behavior and judgment and remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule. Adhere and participate in the safety program.

Sequel Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer.