Child & Adolescent Therapist

Child and Adolescent Therapist

This position is located at Valley Health Services (a program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)

Full Time and Part Time available.

$24 - $40/hour; depending on licensure

Time off Scheduling:

School-based employees will follow the school schedule as assigned by their ESC.

Eligible school-based employees will also accrue Vacation time, which can only be used during the Summer while school is out of session.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adolescents and their families. Services are primarily provided in school, home and office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct mental health diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update Individual Service Plans with the client in accordance with OAC standards and F&CS policy/procedures.
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision activities as scheduled.
• Provide individual, family, group counseling, and/or day treatment to children, adolescents and their family as defined in their individualized treatment plan within the school, office or in-home setting.
• Complete clinical and payroll documentation and in accordance with FCS policies and procedures.
• Consult with the prescriber, other providers, and school personnel on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Adhere to assigned schedule within Carelogic.
• Review and update progress and diagnoses in accordance with OAC standards and F&CS policy/procedure to ensure continued provision of proper and necessary services.
• Maintain client records in accordance with OAC standards and F&CS policy/procedure.
• At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency’s 50% productivity standard for this position.
• Maintain productive and professional relationships with school personnel and other agency staff.
• When applicable, work effectively within a school setting following their rules and regulations and following the lead of the of the school administrator when necessary. .
• Attend all training required such as CPI, SEL, trauma informed care.
• When working in a school, the job assignment is contingent upon the direction/funding of the partnering district/ESC and can be severed at any time based on the expressed wishes of the district/ESC. Continued employment will be at the sole discretion of the employer.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable F&CS policies/procedures and function according to these standards,
• Comply with COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
• Strong working knowledge of the most common DSM-V diagnoses among children and adolescents
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree preferred.

Currently holds a LPC/LPCC or LSW/LISW license in the State of Ohio.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior mental health experience.