Therapist

• Provide structured goal-oriented, time limited therapy with families who need assistance in recovering from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and neglect. Other issues may be present and may need to be addressed in the course of treatment.
• Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
• Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
• Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.
• Visit in client’s home no less than one time per week.
• Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary, to meet treatment goals.
• Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management areas to ensure safety of clients.
• Assist and teach through role modeling and hands-on education, guidance, parenting education and effective non-physical discipline/redirection of youth.
• Provide therapy and emphasis on identified areas of need. Examples include, but are not limited to: stress management, communication skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, behavior modification, family organization and structure, self-esteem, etc.
• Assist clients in finding and maintaining employment, if needed.
• Engage and assist the client’s participation in the treatment planning process.
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources, and deliver services in a culturally        competent fashion
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
• Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
• Respect, support and integrate the company’s Tenets of Culture.
• Completion of clear, accurate, and timely clinical and agency documentation of 1.) all contacts with clients, 2.) monthly reports,      3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
• Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Offer insights and input to strengthen the company’s performance and quality of services and to improve client satisfaction.