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Title: Therapist I/II
Worksite: Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit
County: Warren
Hours Status: Full - Time
Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000 Yearly
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide short term, intensive psychotherapy to children and families, who are in crisis due to mental illness and/or behavior issues
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete daily therapy sessions to clients and their families
• Completes required documentation: staff notes, psychosocial, treatment plans, discharge summaries and other paperwork on a daily basis
• Conducts emergency evaluations
• Coordinates with other key service providers to ensure continuity of care
• Provides case consultation to front line staff, psychiatrist, and other CCSU employees
• Creates behavior management plans and coaches staff on implementation of plan for CCSU residents who have trouble adjusting to the structure of the Unit.
• Screens referrals and makes recommendations regarding admission and/or out referral.
• Begins discharge planning upon admission, coordinating aftercare services with family and other care providers.
• Makes aftercare appointments for residents prior to discharge and reviews with family.
• Develops discharge recommendations for aftercare including completion of Impact application when child meets criteria and services are appropriate.
• Acts as the administrative supervisor of the in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Assist in orienting new employees to CCSU program, procedures, and guidelines for interacting with clients.
• Make regular communication with referral sources, and other community partners regarding client progress.
• Provide general oversight and consultation to CCSU staff in their interaction with residents.
• Participates in a mandatory on-call rotation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family, or psychology.
• Must be licensed or certified by a professional board.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Therapist will indirectly supervise RA staff that are on duty during their shift.

BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11)
• Personal Day
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.

LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d