Therapist

Summary: This position will replicate the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) clinical model of family therapy with a caseload of up to 12 families in the home and/or community. Position develops and inputs data into the CSS web based system of assessment and progress notes to contribute to the models research base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enters all required documentation into the CSS system for all families including assessment data, weekly progress notes, Counseling Process Questionnaires (CPQs) and outcome data assessments within 48 hours of each event.

• Engages and treats assigned caseload of 10-12 families in accordance with the FFT model.

• Adheres to FFT model by conduction at least one face-to-face session per week with each assigned family in the family home or in the community.

• Attends weekly individual supervision with FFT supervisor.

• Attends weekly group supervision with FFT Therapeutic Team.

• Aggressively follows-up on referrals making multiple attempts to initiate treatment (within five (5) working days) with assigned families. Attempts to engage must be varied to include calls and/or visits at different times of the day and weekends at the home or known community locations. Documents those attempts to engage families in the CSS system within 48 hours.

• Develops and maintains complete clinical records including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case conferences, discharges, and other clinical administrative documents in a timely manner. Ensures charts adhere to established chart sequence, date order, and that all documents are present.

• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharges, and other clinical and administrative documents in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements and standards. Regularly checks to ensure that content, signatures, credentials, dates, times, service types and legibility meet standards.

• Sends a letter of intent to discharge within 2 weeks of no contact and/or cancelled appointments.

• Participates in case consultations and collaterals, as needed. Documents event within 48 hours.

• Accurately completes and submits all documents required for billing on a weekly basis including progress notes and daily activity schedule (DAS).

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict; not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork Balances tram and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

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 - Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Education and/or related field. Four to ten years clinical background in counseling, social work, and/or psychology. Must have Knowledge of managed care.

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 - Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Education and/or related field. Four to ten years clinical background in counseling, social work, and/or psychology. Must have Knowledge of managed care.