OVERVIEW: The Therapist is responsible for providing individual, family and collateral services to clients in the Wrap program. The Therapist works closely with the county and residential/agency social workers, consulting and collaborating on client’s progress and treatment plans. The Therapist also serves as a program consultant to other programs as required to assure quality services for the youth and/or family.
TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions.
• Assemble necessary materials for individual and family therapy sessions.
• Meet with clients for individual and/or family therapy sessions. Assess clients’ needs and level of functioning.
• Provide crisis counseling to children/families as necessary.
• As needed, inform agency staff or caregivers of critical issues identified during therapy sessions.
• In coordination with Clinical Program Manager, utilize best and/or promising practices for treatment whenever possible, including TF-CBT, Practice-Wise, ART and other evidenced-based practices.
• Write progress notes for all services within deadline requirements.
• Complete appropriate County mental health (EPSDT) paperwork, including but not limited to, initial and annual clinical bundles on Avatar, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The licensed Therapist must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Licensed Therapists must possess a license issued by the California BBS as an LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
Unlicensed Therapists must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Unlicensed Therapists must also be registered by the California BBS as an ASW, AMFT or APCC. Must receive LMFT, LCSW or LPCC license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.
One year of counseling experience is preferred. Prior experience with children, adolescents and families with emotional problems is preferred.
Driving is an essential function of this job, and as such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required.
BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training and career advancement opportunities.