Child & Adolescent Therapist
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Valley Counseling Services, Children's Office - Trumbull County, OH • Valley Counseling Services-Children's Office
Description
Child and Adolescent Therapist
This position is located at Valley Counseling Services (a program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Full Time and Part Time available.
Starting salary is competitive, and negotiable based upon education, professional licensure and experience.
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