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PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.
SERVICE AREA: Community Mental Health
PROGRAM: Child First
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Child First Therapist serves as the primary therapist for children and families participating in the program. The Therapist functions as the team leader, providing and coordinating community-based mental health services along with the Family Resource Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement systemically based interventions utilizing the Child First Clinical Model, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior modification, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based approaches.
Provide family and individual treatment to the families on caseload in accordance with the Child First model, agency policy, and good practice standards.
Work with the Family Resource Coordinator to collaborate with teams impacting the family (i.e. family court, child welfare, educational systems, other mental/behavioral health providers, etc.).
Provide services in client homes/environments during non-traditional hours according to the needs and schedules of the families on the caseload, including evenings and weekends if necessary.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of the client and family, including review of referral information.
Identify and engage key participants while identifying systemic strengths and needs.
Complete functional analyses of targeted problems within the ecological context.
Engage the primary caregiver and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement and attainment of identified goals.
Develop and implement initial and ongoing treatment plans. Focus on utilizing strengths and reviewing outcomes regularly using an analytic process.
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment interventions and case development in accordance with reporting and documentation regulations and agency policies.
Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their “buy-in” and cooperation throughout treatment.
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with program principles and practices.
Participate in all supervision, training, and consultation activities as directed.
Provide crisis interventions and stabilization 24/7 to the clients/families on the caseload.
Complete all program paperwork to agency standards and submit within determined time frames.
Achieve a level of productivity (service hours) within the established range set by the program director.
Adhere to a professional code of ethics and follow existing federal and state guidelines and laws pertaining to mandated reporting procedures.
Attend all mandatory trainings.
Complete in-office hours as required to attend weekly group and individual supervision, as well as other scheduled meetings and appointments.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including confidentiality and reporting suspected child abuse.
Participate in training/supervision programs as part of the agency's professional development initiative.
Provide direct case management services in collaboration with, or in the absence of, the Care Coordinator.
Partnerships and Collaborative Relationships:
Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with provider organizations, regulatory and licensing representatives, and referral sources while promoting PHMC.
Represent the organization before various stakeholder groups to maintain visibility.
Manage regulatory and accreditation contracts.
Serve on, participate in, and attend various committee meetings.
Contributing to the Team:
Participate in regular meetings with staff to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good, and communication is open. Develop additional methods for ongoing effective communication.
Cooperate and communicate as a multi-discipline staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and committee participation.
Model traits of a responsible team member by executing job responsibilities, open communication, and good follow-through. Support team members to do the same.
Respond promptly to the concerns and interests of the clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC staff.
Trauma-Informed Behavior:
Demonstrate commitment to being trauma-informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of the impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus, and commitment to growth and change.
Administrative Activities:
Ensure compliance with all of PHMC’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and acting as a mandated reporter in accordance with the law, policies, and procedures.
Implement all documentation requirements and ensure that reports are complete, thorough, timely, and written in the prescribed format. Ensure staff members do the same.
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles
Social/ecological theory and application
Family systems theory and application
Cognitive-behavioral theory and clinical application
Understanding of early child and family development
Crisis intervention and management
Knowledge of DSM-V
Basic knowledge/understanding of common psychotropic medications
Comfortable with computers and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
Open to learning, has capacity for self-reflection, and eager to participate in reflective clinical supervision
Knowledge of relationship-based, psychodynamic intervention and early child development; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of trauma and environmental risks on early childhood brain development, especially violence exposure, maternal depression, and substance abuse; and community-level risk factors (e.g. poverty, homelessness, etc.).
Highly organized, self-motivated, reliable, and flexible (including willingness to work non-traditional hours, including at least one evening per week)
Able to work as part of a team
Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
2-3 years of experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapeutic work and play therapy with very young children (0-5 years)
Experience providing mental health assessment and consultation to early care and education sites
Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health, substance use, and cognitive challenges
Experience providing intervention within diverse home and community settings
Education: Master's degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, etc.
Other:
Must have a clinical license or be license-eligible (e.g. LPC, LMFT, LCSW, psychologist, etc.)
Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current registration, and evidence of current auto insurance
SALARY GRADE: 18
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
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