Therapist - Youth Residential
Company: Summitview Child & Family
Location: Placerville
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Our mission is to provide youth, adults, and
families with a foundation for healthy, lasting relationships by
fostering positive changes within themselves through an environment
of inclusion, compassion, and support. At Summitview, we align with
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We denounce systemic racism,
hatred, prejudice, and discrimination in all forms. In unity, we
stand together to create and maintain an environment for our staff,
clients, and stakeholders that is inclusive, equitable, accessible,
and welcoming. Summitview is a private, nonprofit organization
licensed by the State of California to provide a variety of mental
health services to children, adults, and families. Our
administrative offices, mental health services, nonpublic school,
and residential treatment homes are in Placerville, CA. Placerville
is located in the Sierra foothills, off Hwy 50 - which is just a
30-45-minute (reverse!) commute from downtown Sacramento. As an
employer, Summitview offers competitive salaries, benefits and an
open, inclusive workplace that supports employees' desire to grow
and develop their careers. We hope that you consider joining our
team as an opportunity to improve the lives of those who need it
most. STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the direct supervision of the
Director of Youth Residential Clinical Programs, the Residential
Therapist is responsible for establishing and implementing quality
clinical treatment for seriously traumatized youth exhibiting
mental health behaviors who have been admitted to our residential
treatment programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides and documents all
eligible services provided including by not limited to assessment,
plan development, individual therapy, family therapy, group
therapy, collateral, rehabilitation, case management and crisis
intervention for assigned clients.Completes authorization package,
initial assessments, on-going assessments, and discharge paperwork
for assigned clients.Assist the Admissions & Records Manager with
intakes and assessments as needed.Facilitates internal and external
meetings regarding the ongoing treatment of the youth.Attends
internal psychiatric appointments with youth and caregivers as
scheduled.Evaluate each client's progress and adjust treatment
goals and associated clinical services as necessary.Collaborate
closely with other mental health and residential staff to implement
treatment plans.Prepare written quarterly treatment reviews for
each client.Document all services provided to youth ensuring at
least 26 hours of billable services are achieved each week.
Establish and maintain appropriate collateral contacts with
community agencies as clinically indicated.Ensure documentation is
compliant with regulatory and contractual requirements.Participates
in utilization review, accreditation, county, and state audit
requirements.Participates in on-call rotation.Other tasks as
assigned. JOB EXPECTATIONS: Adheres to all policies and procedures
of Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. including, but not
limited to, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with
clients.Follows agency policy for crisis intervention and
management skills.Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
Attends weekly team meetings as applicable.Demonstrates adherence
to policies and procedures involving Privacy Practices (HIPAA
compliance)Practices good judgement and takes initiative.Works
cooperatively with others in a team-oriented manner.Completes
assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory
directives. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication
skills.Sensitivity to the service population's cultural and
socioeconomic characteristics.Must participate in Performance
Quality Improvement and Risk Prevention.Provides and practices
trauma-informed care services and modalities with actively using
empathy and understanding in treatment of individuals or other
tasks assigned. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid,
unrestricted California Driver's License; personal automobile
liability insurance; and a driving record acceptable to
Summitview's insurance carrier.Must be physically and mentally fit;
must be willing to complete a health screening including physical
examination as required by our state licensing agency Community
Care Licensing (CCL); and must have the unrestricted capacity to
employ physical restraint techniques in a professionally safe
manner.Must be willing to present a recent negative Tuberculosis
test or be willing to take one. Must be able to show full
vaccination against COVID-19 inclusive of booster doses when
eligible.Must be willing to complete and pass a Department of
Justice (DOJ) personal background investigation to meet the
requirements of our state licensing agency Community Care Licensing
(CCL). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of their job. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required:To talk or hear. To stand, walk,
and sit. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a clinical program with a
Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an
accredited university.Experience with seriously emotionally
disturbed children or adolescents.Training in Dialectical Behavior
Therapy and other Evidence Based Practices preferred.Clinical
licensure or an Associate seeking licensure for Clinical Counseling
(PCC), (Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW).Registration with California Board of Behaviroal
Science and in good standing. Two years' previous experience in a
clinical position preferred. OTHER:Employment is at-will.This is a
full-time exempt position. Work hours may require flexibility
depending on the needs of the client, but the expectation is 40
hrs. per week.Monday - Friday 40hrs PI208173101
Keywords: Summitview Child & Family, Sacramento , Therapist - Youth Residential, Healthcare , Placerville, California
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