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Full-Time Child Family Therapist
Job Description
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Clinical Services
SUPERVISES: N/A
SUMMARY: Provides individual/family counseling, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, case management and crisis intervention to the children/families residing at First Step Home
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Successfully support parents with understanding treatment and its benefits to them and their children.
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Responsible for completing a child diagnostic assessment and developing a person-centered treatment plan.
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Responsible for monitoring services and activities, identifying progress and updating the treatment plan, as necessary.
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Responsible for conducting individual counseling with children and family members, as assessed.
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Responsible for identifying crisis situations and taking appropriate action.
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Responsible for collaborating with agencies to meet the needs of the child/family.
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Responsible for referring child for psychiatric evaluation, as indicted.
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Responsible for connecting child to external resources, as indicated.
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Responsible for meeting productivity standards based on billable direct service hours
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Attend individual counseling sessions with the Director of Clinical Services or other designated supervisor.
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Responsible for submitting all documents relevant to services rendered according to First Step Home, Inc. standards.
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Works to attain the goals as written in job performance evaluations.
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Abide by the standards as set forth in First Step Home’s Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
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Responsible for following all safety rules and safe health practices at First Step Home, Inc.
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Pursue training necessary for enhancing clinical skills and acquiring and maintaining appropriate credentials and licenses.
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Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and directives of immediate supervisor, the President/CEO and the Board of Trustees of First Step Home, Inc.
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Responsible for following the Core Values of First Step Home, Inc.
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Other duties as assigned.