Children's Group Home Therapist

Job description

Welcome to Connections for Kids Position Childrens Group Home Therapist Location Gorham Maine Schedule Monday Friday Day Shift Compensation Up to 65K Plus Amazing Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement Requirements Masters Degree and Licensure or Conditional Licensure DESCRIPTION The Childrens Group Home Therapist is a qualified state licensed Master level individual who supports the mission of Connections for Kids and follows the policies and procedures of the agency They provide individual and groupfamily therapy to residents adolescents and families All residential files are to be maintained within the established protocols and policies guidelines to ensure clarity continuity and confidentiality JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains regular contact with referral sources; takes referrals when needed and participates in the intake process;Collaborates and develops the treatment plans for each client responsible for writing all Individual Treatment Plans Vineland Comprehensive Assessments Case Notes and Discharge Summary;Maintains all residential files within the established protocols and policy guidelines to ensure clarity continuity and confidentiality;Completes case notes daily and submits billings sheets in accordance with documentation policy;Completes KEPRO Continued Stay Reviews as needed and on time;Coordinates the collaborative contact between family and other invested community service providers to ensure a best practice approach to treatment;Provides clinical and education guidance at staff meetings;Documents all collateral contacts including telephone and email pertaining to treatment;Provides individual and milieu therapy services and documents all treatment in case notes and treatment plans;Helps to manage crisis interventions when arise

Attends all meetings that are focused on the identified client as needed;Follows mandated reporter requirements for abuse and neglect of any client and others;Coordinates andor participates in any post treatment aftercare planning or treatment;Attends all CFK meetings that are necessary;Communicates weekly with Supervisor and maintains full adherence to the standards and ethics that serve as the foundation for licensing as social workers;Attends professional trainings and workshops to maintain licensing requirements;Clear and professional documentation of all services provided in accordance with existing social work standards and State of Maine licensing requirements and program policies and procedures;Upholds professional conduct and boundaries at all times;Other duties as agreed upon by the House Manager or DirectorOn occasion may need to transport residents in personal vehicleEXPECTATIONS Strong communication skills both written and verbal;Ability to work as a team player;Experience working with children in a variety of settings;Creative caring and have the ability to be sensitive to a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic attributes and environments

Able to be organized and prioritize workload;Ability to meet deadlines;Self motivated;Willing to be trained in TF CBT CPRFA and Safety Care;Knowledge of child and adolescent development and behavior management;Must maintain a valid drivers license an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance to be verified regularly;Must be able to successfully complete all phases of pre service training and on going training as required by state and CFK policy;Must be able to work in occasionally high pressure high stress and physical environment Position may experience verbal and or physical aggression from client population

Expected to provide a 1 month notice before leaving the positionREQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Must have a Master DegreeMust be a Licensed or Conditionally Licensed Counselor or Social WorkerPrevious experience working with at risk youth preferred

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer