Residential Therapist
Covington, Kentucky, 41011, United States On-site
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About the role
1. Develops and implements the individual treatment plan and coordinates service delivery to children and their families utilizing trauma informed approaches. This includes the completion of assessment, and networking with referral sources, parents and other community resources. 2. Provides individual/family therapy at a minimum of 1 hr. per week, per individual and based on current needs and treatment plans of each child. Facilitate therapeutic groups. Engage family in services and provide parent education information and work to support referral agent's permanency plan and/or stability plan. 3. Maintains current records on each child in accordance with agency policies and state regulations. 4. Communicate and collaborate with families, referral agents, and other interested parties, (i.e., judges, schools, DCBS, DJJ, and other referral agents) regarding children’s treatment. Residential - Co-chairs team meetings, admission conferences, staffings, in-service training and other meetings as required. Provides current clinical updates regarding children and families on their caseload and documents weekly and quarterly treatment meetings.
What you'll bring
- Masters of Social Work (MSW) (or closely related degree).
- Must have a Kentucky license.
- Two years experience in behavioral health or the educational field.
- Knowledge and experience in providing individual and family therapy utilizing evidence based treatment models.
- Demonstrates ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplined team.
- Must have a current driver’s license and insurance.
- Demonstrate proven sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Children’s Home clients and staff.
- LCSW preferred.