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<div><p><b>Group Home Therapist</b></p><p></p><p><br>
General Objective: The Therapist works within the Therapeutic Group Home to direct clinical treatment of children who have experienced significant trauma and have been identified as seriously emotionally disturbed. As part of the Leadership Team, the Therapist works closely with the Treatment and Program Coordinator to guide and support staff in their work and to involve children&rsquo;s family members in their treatment. The Group Home Therapist is supervised by the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Homes and given clinical support through Clinical Supervision.</p><p></p><div><br>
Supervisory Responsibilities:<br>
<ul><li>Targeted Case Manager</li></ul></div><p></p><div><b><br>
Nature and Scope of Position</b>:<br>
<ul><li>Attends, conducts, directs and participates in individual, family and group psychotherapy sessions and crisis interventions</li><li>Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered</li><li>Provides clinical assessments and participates in the development of and revisions to treatment and discharge plans</li><li>Works closely with the child&rsquo;s family, other agency personnel, and community representatives to meet treatment goals and to ensure the overall well-being of children</li><li>Attends and participates in a weekly staff meeting and a leadership meeting</li><li>The Therapist is responsible for meeting standards of professional performance and developing and assessing ongoing indicators of quality improvement</li><li>As an active participant and leader of a self-directed team, the Therapist will seek responsibility, and model initiative, cooperation and group problem-solving.</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<br>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling, moving toward licensure.</li><li>Experience working with children who have experienced significant trauma and loss, and an understanding of the needs of these children and families.</li><li>Possess solid moral character.</li><li>Demonstrate competent, positive interpersonal skills.</li><li>Effective communication skills</li><li>Possesses knowledge of Attachment Theory.</li><li>Has a working knowledge of social services in the communities within which the employee shall be working.</li><li>Possesses cultural awareness and understanding of the diverse populations in those communities.</li><li>Has a working knowledge of best practices when working with families and Native American families.</li><li>Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
Working Conditions:<br>
<ul><li>General schedule is Monday through Friday, forty hours per week, with some evening and weekend hours. Occasional out of town travel for longer than one day. Flexibility of schedule is important.</li><li>Occasionally, children become physically aggressive and encounters may become physical.</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
Employee Classification, Compensation and Benefits:<br>
<ul><li>This is a full-time, professional, exempt position that includes a small outpatient caseload to enhance the diversity of responsibilities.</li><li>Compensation is based on the Partnership for Children Salary Schedule and will be negotiated according to qualifications and experience.</li></ul></div><ul><li><br>
Partnership for Children provides a generous benefit package inclusive of:</li></ul>
o Annual Leave, Exceptional Leave, Educational Leave<br>
o Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life insurance and ancillary benefit options.<br>
o Health Savings Account and 401(k) options with agency match.</div>

Group Home Therapist - Partnership For Children

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Group Home Therapist - Partnership For Children