Residential Therapist

Company Conformance Statements / Essential Personal Characteristics

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and clients.
3. Work effectively as a team member.
4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
5. Exhibit exceptional integrity in all matters.
6. Lead by example.

• To be responsible for and timeliness of all necessary assessments, plans, and notes for each resident (i.e. Initial Assessment, Initial Service Plans, Clinical Treatment Plans, Service Plans, CANS Assessments, etc.).
• To provide individual, parent, family, group therapy to clients.
• Complete 2 individual counseling sessions per week, per youth. 
• Complete 1 group session weekly for assigned groups.
• Complete 2 family therapy sessions per month, per assigned family. 
• To be on call for crisis assessments and to issue suicide watch precautions when necessary. 
• To ensure that resident counseling files are maintained to both state and Medicaid standards.  
• To be an advocate for the resident and PWASH when necessary in appearances in court, team meetings, case conferences, etc.   
• To attend and give input into both House Staff Meetings and Therapeutic Team Meetings to aid in the effectiveness of treatment. 
• To maintain all documentation necessary for Medicaid (i.e. treatment plans, assessments, prior authorizations, etc.)
• To establish friendly, professional relationships with residents, resident’s placing agencies, and parents.
• To obtain necessary training for required services to clients (CSAYC, TF-CBT, MI, etc.)
• To provide educational opportunities for staff in the form of staff trainings, etc.  
• Execute job responsibilities consistent with PWA & Spencer Home, Inc.’s (PWASH) Tenets of Culture, mission, vision, and beliefs, while adhering to all company policies and procedures. 
• Other duties as requested. 

Essential FunctionsThe physical demands and mental requirements described here are representative of that which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Use of Fingers
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing

Competencies

• Accountability
• Achievement Orientation
• Adaptability
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus 
• Decision Making
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Organizational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Quality Orientation
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork 

TravelTravel is not a regular part of this position; however, it may be necessary at times for trainings, meetings, residents’ needs, and other activities.
Physical and Visual Acuity RequirementsThe physical requirement of this position is defined as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
The visual acuity requirements needed to perform this position include having close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; and reading.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions, as well as: 

• Infectious diseases
• Presence of clients with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health needs and/or challenges

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, mental health, or marriage and family therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Indiana as an MSW, LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and stress debriefing.
• Knowledge of psychodynamic issues that specifically affect adolescents and parents.
• Knowledge of child and adult development.
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect signs and symptoms.

Preferred Education and Experience

• MSW
• LCAC, CSAYC
• Prior experience working with juveniles in a residential setting

Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties, activities, and responsibilities to this position at any time, with or without notice.