Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of the position: The Juvenile Sex Offender Therapist is responsible for the management of an assigned juvenile caseload of clientele for individual, family and group therapy in a residential setting. This will be done as a member of and in coordination with the Treatment Team by performing the following duties. This position requires excellent oral and written communication as well as professional interactions with clients, families and school personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Description of Duty

Clinical Requirements

• Treatment planning
• Family/Group/Individual Therapy
• Ability to manage a caseload and the competing demands among clients.
• Complete documentation requirements as required.
• Provide service within the framework of the individuals Treatment Plan.
• Scheduling therapy session in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that needed materials (handouts) are available for therapy sessions.
• Develop a weekly schedule with client names/dates/times of scheduled sessions to be distributed to supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Consulting regularly with family members regarding case status.

Documentation

• Complete ongoing psychotherapy session summaries for all youth in assigned groups in the electronic record.
• Create the goal/objectives on the treatment plan for each member of assigned groups.
• Documentation meets defined regulatory and billable standards.
• All documentation is completed within clearly established time frames.
• Complete progress notes on all therapy sessions (individual, group, family) within 24 hours of the session.
• Utilize electronic health record

Meetings and Collaboration

• Participate in clinical supervision meetings.
• Submit cases during staffings for ongoing peer review and clinical consultation.
• Attend meetings of assigned students as needed.
• Attend IEP meetings as scheduled.
• Interact with families, students and school district personnel in a professional and responsive manner.
• Participate in utilization review meetings.

Other

• Participate in organizational committees
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to perform safety procedures as needed. Procedures may require lifting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements

Must pass physical and be able to physically restrain youth when necessary.

Work Location: This position is required to work at various locations, both inside and outside, on school grounds.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master’s Degree in a human services field

Licensure

Preferred, Certification Sex Offender Treatment Specialist or Juvenile Sexual Offending Counselor Certification Required.

Years of Experience

One year providing child/adolescent therapy preferred

Computer Experience

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications

Other

Excellent writing skills, excellent communication skills, ability to maintain a positive public appearance, ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

George Junior Republic provides comprehensive benefits including PTO, Retirement, Health and Welfare Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, and Life Insurance. A referral bonus is available.

George Junior Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.