Position Summary:

The Therapist/Case Manager acts in a dual role, supporting both the case management and therapeutic services for all assigned youth. The Therapist/Case Manager will be the primary point of contact for family members and will deliver clinical intervention, including but not limited to individual, group and family therapies. All of BCC’s therapists are credentialed and certified trauma professionals within their first year at BCC. The Therapist/Case Manager works closely with all members of the care team to design and implement guidance and treatment plans for the youth in order to develop, support and encourage safe behaviors, self-regulation and healthy relationship

What does this job do specifically?

• Model and act in accordance with BCC’s core values.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with BCC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen BCC’s commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.
• Demonstrate and practice BCC’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”
• Take the lead in being the primary contact for youth’s identified supports.
• Maintain effective working relationships with families, children/youth, colleagues, consultants and community agencies to include scheduling home visits, notifications of serious incidents, follow-up on all ongoing documentation needs.
• Provide clinical services that are trauma-informed and aligned with BCC’s purpose and values.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Learn and implement evidence-based practices selected by the organization, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing supervision, consultation, and/or continuing education, committing to delivery of the practice as expected by BCC, following practice guidelines with fidelity, and engaging in fidelity monitoring.
• Take the lead role on planning and implementing a Family Engagement Event for the youth and their identified supports.
• Locate and facilitate referrals to community-based resources within the youth’s home community. Coordinate with the Board of Child Care staff members and community resources to address clients’ service needs. Ensure that the service needs are met.
• Facilitate family focused skill building groups on a monthly basis, ensuring that there is proper documentation of these groups.
• Ensure at least once per week face to face individual contact with each youth assigned to case load and at least once per week contact (can include face to face, phone or email) with youth’s primary external care team members, including family members.
• Provide effective management of assigned cases which includes but is not limited to: developing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans, and collaborating in transition/discharge planning.
• Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, to include consultation with the providing psychiatrist regarding client needs and interventions, and working collaboratively with Assistant Program Director, Unit Supervisor, Wellness Coordinator, Certified Residential Child and Youth Care Professionals (RCYCP), Lead Treatment Support Specialist, Educational Coordinator, Special Educator, RN, Pediatric NP and Psychiatrist under the guidance of the Assistant Program Director.
• Evaluate the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and transition/discharge plan goals that are individualized, have strengths and service needs clearly identified, and are developed in behaviorally measurable terms.
• Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by child/youth and parents/guardians.
• Create Guidance Plans for the living environment with input from the care team and act as a consult to the care team, family, and school regarding clinical and behavioral presentations and interventions.
• Provide effective case management to assigned cases which includes but is not limited to: liaison with internal and external professionals such as health professionals, schools, placing agencies, lawyers, community partners, and other human service agencies.
• Ensure assigned case records meet documentation standards including monthly chart audits. Submit by the 15th of each month, to the Admin Asst. documentation of the chart audit.
• Complete required documentation and reports within the defined timelines.
• Ensure assigned case records meet documentation standards.
• Engage in the peer review process.
• Record and submit billing data within the defined timelines.
• Complete necessary financial and programmatic reporting as may be required by grants and/or alternative funding source requirements.
• Promote child/youth/family understanding of available Board of Child Care and community resources and facilitate referrals as appropriate.
• Participate in biweekly clinical team meetings, weekly care team meetings, departmental and program-specific interdisciplinary team meetings, as well as ITP and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Act as Therapist on Call on a rotating basis or maintain a schedule that includes a weekend shift to provide family engagement activities.
• Maintain professional therapy licensure in accordance with a Maryland State Licensing Board.
• Obtain and maintain certification as a “user” in BCC’s electronic health record software system, Cx360.

What shifts would I work? Are full time positions available?

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and must include two evening shifts (e.g. 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.). Must rotate through as Therapist on Call. Option to have one scheduled weekend shift instead of evening shifts and on call. Attendance at occasional weekend or evening family engagement events may be expected. This position is eligible for flex schedule per BCC policy and procedure.

What experience and education do I need?

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
• Current LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, or LCPAT Maryland State License

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families
• At least one year post-graduate experience
• Current LCSW-C or LCPC Maryland State License

The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.