Child & Adolescent Therapist (Part Time)

Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (HRDI) is one of the largest behavioral health care agencies in the United States.

HRDI provides services in alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment, mental health, youth prevention, family services, community health, case management, alternative youth education, HIV/AIDS prevention and education, corrective services, and gambling prevention and education.

Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities to improve their quality of life and to influence public policy through the design and implementation of innovative, efficient, effective, and accountable behavioral health, social service, education, and economic development programs.

Our vision is to set the standard for a comprehensive global system of behavioral health care and community services that utilizes the highest degree of excellence and best practices.

HRDI is seeking Contract Child & Adolescent Therapist to perform direct care services to children and adolescents. This is a full-time position responsible for providing oversight and supervision during periods of psychiatric assessment and medication training and monitoring.

In addition, the Contract Child & Adolescent Therapist will:

• Provide billable Medicaid services to all assigned clients/residents at a minimum of 26 direct service hours per week.
• Complete all necessary service planning as required by rule 132
• Identify and address gaps in the service provision
• Assure the participation of team members, the individual, the guardian, the family and necessary professionals.
• Provide psycho-educational services to family members of assigned clientele
• Assure that the services specified in the services paln are being provided
• Facilitate individual linkages and transfers

This position requires a minimum:

• Master Degree in Social Work/Psychology or an appropriate human service field
• Minimum of two years exp in the human service field
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Ability to problem solve and work effectively with people
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health , Rule 132, and the Department of Mental Health
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural differences
• Ability to relate well to people of all socioeconomic groups

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.