Residential Therapist

Position:         RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Reports to:     Residential Manager

Position Summary:

To provide individual and or family therapy according to intervention strategies approved by Agape Network and Medicaid, and DCF regulations when deemed medically necessary to be provided residential treatment services to improve to quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain clinical files by filing paperwork no less than bi-weekly and ensuring that all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
2. Provide individual counseling to assigned caseload on a weekly basis.
3. Facilitate group therapy sessions when deemed necessary.
4. Complete all clinical assessments and paperwork such as Biopsychosocial, Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan reviews, and ancillary documentation within 48 hours of contact with clients.
5. Complete state reporting documents CFARS/FARS (admission, 6 months, discharge).  FASAMS (admission, quarterly, discharge).  ASAM’s (admission, monthly, discharge).
6. Complete progress notes within 48 hours of face-to-face contact.
7. Submit progress notes every 48 hours from the date services are rendered.
8. Attend training, when deemed necessary, to increase clinical knowledge and best practices.
9. When appropriate renew state license and register with the Department of Health.
10. Participate in daily meetings to provide updates on progress made by individual served as well as status change to provide authorization specialist clinical information for pre-authorization and continue to stay authorization required every 7 days.
11. Comply with AHCA stipulations for TBOS and individual therapists.
12. Ensure that Medicaid is active, and the insurance provided has not changed at the beginning of each month.
13. Maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and car insurance.
14. Be a facilitator between the Agape Staff and individuals served.
15. Maintain productivity at 85% of caseload.
16. Attend supervision weekly, biweekly, monthly contingent on recommendation from Lead Therapist to no less than 1 time per month.
17. Collaborate with Lead Therapist to mitigate emergency situations that require immediate attention: (i.e., Baker Acts, Police Calls, DCF Reports, safety concerns).
18. Complete compliance training as needed to comply with licensure and DCF licensing (HIPPA, CPR, and Relias Training)
19. Check email communication daily.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned by Residential Manager and others.

Qualifications:          To successfully perform in this position, the employee must be able to execute each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, plus one-year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed individuals served or individuals with co-occurring disorders. Licensed in the state of Florida in Mental Health/Social Work/ or Marriage and Family Counseling required. Computer skills are essential.

Reasoning Ability:    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will have to sit and stand for indefinite periods of time. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Most of the work is in a climate-controlled facility. The noise level varies from quiet to moderate, too loud.