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Job Description:This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing treatment services for patients and families. The Therapist is responsible for directing all aspects of the child and family's treatment.

Scope

Promotes mission, vision, tenets and values of Mount Saint Vincent, and abides by service behavior standards. Provides consistent therapy for patients and their families. This will include individual psychotherapy and family therapy. Modalities utilized may include TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR, PCIT, play therapy as well as others. Conducts comprehensive diagnostic behavioral health evaluations. Writes reports including initial evaluations/assessments, treatment plans, treatment notes, discharge plans, as well as all other required documentation. Monitors caseload for treatment progress or regression and update treatment plans as necessary in compliance with agency timelines. Collaborates and consults with appropriate stakeholders. Provides case management for the patients and families on your caseload. Responsible for discharge planning, providing aftercare recommendations, and providing aftercare referrals as appropriate. Accepts patients and families referred for treatment in an expeditious manner. Attends, actively contributes to, and/or facilitates required meetings. Maintains compliance with agency policies/guidelines and regulatory standards. Is sensitive to the cultural differences among the children, families and staff and responds appropriately and sensitively to those differences. May provide supervision to interns or licensure candidates, if meets requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health field Training in child development, psychotherapy, family dynamics, systems and cultural differences State licensure (LSW, CSWC, LCSW, LPCC, LPC, LMFTC, LM Must keep on file a positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record to be updated annually. Must keep on file proof of current automobile insurance coverage to be updated annually. Must keep on file a copy of a valid and current Colorado drivers license. Colorado law requires that anyone working in the State of Colorado must have a Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment. This position must successfully obtain and maintain all certifications as assigned including CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions within 90 days of hire. This position must successfully complete and maintain current trainings as assigned (e g , Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)) within 90 days of hire. At least one (1) year relevant experience.

Preferred At least two (2) years relevant experience

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to children or staff members of the organization, as well as parents, caseworkers and other community members.

Physical Demand

The physical demands des ribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be physically able to use crisis prevention / intervention techniques including: physical management of a child, running to prevent a runaway incident. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl. At times apply therapeutic touch. Computer Skills: Advanced utilization of a variety of software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and Excel. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Interpersonal Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new thing Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings. Able to give and receive constructive feedback.