Job purpose
Clinically supervise and evaluate the Connections IHBT therapists and services.
Duties and responsibilities
- Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, the trauma-
informed Sanctuary Model, the Neurosequential Model and the Re-ED philosophy.
- Promote alignment of practice with wraparound values and the fidelity to the IHBT model.
- Maintain effective working relationships with parents and other child-serving professionals.
- Provide effective clinical supervision and consultation.
- Provide coaching in the wraparound approach to service delivery.
- Supervise the completion of clients'' Individualized Service Plans and periodic reviews.
- Supervise and approve the utilization of ADAMHS flexible dollars.
- Supervise the data-gathering process for program evaluation.
- Supervise the maintenance of client files and other required documentation.
- Supervise the completion of routine paperwork by the therapists.
- Maintain effective working relationships with those he/she supervises.
- Assist with the assessment, management, and resolution of crisis situations with clients and their families which require 24/7 on call responsibilities.
- Transport clients, as needed for schedule appointments or in crisis situations.
- Provide regular updates and status of clients'' progress to Connections Director.
- Complete assigned duties competently and within expected time frames.
- Utilize safe work practices for self and others.
- Maintain professional licensure.
- Demonstrate word processing skills and program navigation skills.
- Utilize knowledge of clients in treatment planning.
- Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Blood Born Pathogens, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Standards of Practice.
- Participate in staff development activities, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.
- As a representative of the agency and profession, present self with decorum and in dress that is appropriate to the day''s activities.
- Ability to work respectfully with culturally diverse populations.
- Display professionalism and team-oriented attitudes.
- Ability to be well organized and utilize effective time management skills.
- Adhere to PEP policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Master''s degree and LPCC or LISW required.
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health diagnoses, symptomatology, and treatment programming of children/youth.
- Experience working with behaviorally/emotionally challenged children/youth.
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate effective decision-making skills and utilize good judgment.
- Knowledge of mental health services in the community.
- Flexible work schedule with availability to provide services during nontraditional work hours accommodating client/family needs.
- Experience working with behaviorally/emotionally challenged children/youth and knowledge to address transitional needs for ages 16-22.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed psychotherapeutic practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Intensive Home-Based Treatment Fidelity Rating Tool.
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both written and orally.
- Demonstrate effective decision-making skills and utilize good judgment.
- Knowledge of mental health services in the community.
- Work professionally, effectively, and collaboratively with others.
Physical requirements
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to sit for more than an hour at a time.
- Ability to meet driver eligibility standards.
Direct reports
None