About this opportunity
Porter-Starke Services lists this Self School Therapist opportunity in valparaiso, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides and documents direct clinical services to children and families, primarily through individual, group and family therapy. Provides clinical guidance and review to direct care staff.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
401K w/ 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discounts (YMCA)
Employee referral program
HSA/FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance ($200/month)
Loan repayments (up to $5250/annually)
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Free health screenings
JOB DUTIES:
The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of: Individual, group and family counseling and dynamics.
Clinical psychological theory, signs, symptoms and interventions.
Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for client.
Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans.
Current policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.
The staff member must demonstrate skills in: Assessing child and adolescent treatment needs, crisis intervention and clinical services.
Documenting interventions, building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients.
Individual, family and group therapy techniques.
Presenting information (verbal and non-verbal) or responding to questions from clients, managers, therapists and other constituents.
Time management and program development.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides individual, group and family therapy.
Attends student conferences as scheduled and meets with referral sources.
Completes all documentation and writes or dictates progress as required by the agency's policies and procedures.
Participates in staff meetings and/or peer consultations to plan and/or review and update client's treatment plan based upon their needs, progress and problems.
Responsibilities: Assists clients in meeting their treatment goals.
Provides education through presentations for local schools, community organizations and referral sources.
Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients.
Coordinates care with internal and external providers.
Attends team meetings and staffing's as scheduled.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Maintains credentials as required by certifying/licensing body. Participates in professional development and in-service programs as required by position.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Masters Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related human services field is required.
1-3 years of experience in adolescent, pre-adolescent, family therapy or a related area is required.
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Worksite address
valparaiso, IN, 46385, US
Who can apply
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