School Based Outpatient Therapist

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Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of hours worked

Psychiatric Outpatient Services
Psychiatric Outpatient Services is a school based, trauma informed program, providing comprehensive outpatient treatment for children & adolescents (ages 3-18).

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing clinical care in the school setting. They will utilize assessment tools to identify areas for interventions and partner with district staff to support the student in a manner that is conducive to all aspects of wellness. While working as part of a team, this position requires a significant amount of autonomy and ideal candidates will possess the ability to maintain a large caseload with access to weekly supervision. This position may be required to provide services in the clinic depending on school schedule and closures. This position is a 10-month full time position.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Human Service or related field including psychology, counseling, or social work
One or more years of experience working in an office setting
2 or more years of providing therapy to children & adolescents

Responsibilities:

Provide direct services to individuals, families, and groups through a wide variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to individual, group, and families' therapies in multiple school settings.
Coordinate total care given by collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to provide and facilitate care in accordance with policies and procedures, philosophy and objectives of Child and Family Focus.
Coordinate and triage all referrals while ensuring care is provided in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison between Child and Family Focus and local School Districts focusing on customer services, community partnerships, and advocacy for students in need.
Demonstrate ongoing availability/reliability during the school year.
Create, maintain, and update treatment plans accordingly to address client specific needs.
Maintain caseload of minimally 30-34 clients scheduled each week.
Expected to schedule and see all clients every week and maintain a minimum of 22.5 billable hours per week.
Responsible for completion of intake and clinical assessments for all participants on the caseload.
Responsible for documentation of sessions and obtaining signed encounter forms at each session.
Responsible for timely completion of all required documentation in client's chart, including, but not limited to intake biopsychosocial, various assessments, treatment plans, notes within 48 hours, memos to chart, referrals to other levels of care, discharge paperwork, Childline and incident report documentation, and chart audits.
Maintain an up to date schedule in EHR allowing others on treatment team to be easily aware of cancellations or openings in schedule.
Utilize multiple electronic health records, when needed.
Knowledge of and adherence to best practice standards and OMSHAS regulations.
Maintain electronic health record within compliance standards.
Ability to maintain documentation of clinical chart.
Maintain availability to accommodate evening or weekend hours if necessary due to school closures or parent availability.
Ability to support families in a strengths based manner and maintain weekly communication.
Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.
Additional duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work in standard office environment as well as school-based settings.
Compensation and Benefits:
$16 per hour administrative rate/ $35 per hour clinical rate (paid as an additional $19 per hour bonus on top of the administrative rate for total clinical hours billed)
$16 per hour flat rate paid over summer recess
Annual Salary Increase and Bonus
Opportunity for group and individual supervision
Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue Cross
Dental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by Guardian
Ancillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy provided by CFF
9 Paid Holidays
Off the week of Christmas Break and Spring Break to align with school closures
2 sick days and 5 flex days to use as needed during the school year
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
401K plan with company match and profit sharing
Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
Company Issued Equipment with Helpdesk support
Clearance Reimbursement

Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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