What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist- Residential - LPC, LMSW & LMFT position at KidsTLC?
The Residential Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services and treatment planning for youth receiving residential treatment at KidsTLC. The therapist practices under intensive clinical supervision as needed and consistent with licensure status. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapies, participates in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team for treatment, and supports families and stakeholders in discharge planning. Most of this position’s time is spent in therapeutic services, crisis management, client staffing, and collaborating withthe treatment team. Additional time is spent on documentation, researching, gathering, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.This is an EOE position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Develop and coordinate a comprehensive individualized master treatment plan with an internal and external collaborative multi-disciplinary team.Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions with adolescents in PRTF treatment.Staff cases weekly during clinical multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.Attendance in clinical supervision weekly.Attendance in unit transition meetings with staff and community. meetings/groups with clients.· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of intake assessment, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, phone calls, etc. for that meets regulations of governing bodies.Be on callfor clinical/program emergencies (i.e., run-away, suicidal ideation/attempt, aggressive/dangerous behavior) on a rotating basis with other members of the clinical team. Have a thorough understanding of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as a foundational understanding in the treatment of attachment and trauma. Participate in DDP trainings, and study groups.Have a thorough knowledge of the KidsTLC Constitution that guides trauma-informed care and consistently model it as a professional and team leader. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES· This position has no direct reports.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE· Strongly prefer licensed or temporarily licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT or LCMFT); psychologist or clinical psychotherapist (LMLP, LCP, or LP); professional counselor (LPC or LCPC); or social worker (LMSW or LSCSW). If the clinical candidate is engaging in practicum work or has applied for clinical licensure post-graduation, they will be under the intensive supervision of a licensed clinical level practitioner. · Experience with adolescent juvenile offenders, children with severe emotional disturbances, and foster children, along with the knowledge of PRTF treatment is preferred.· Excellent writing and computer skills are preferred.