• Job Description

  Req#: 510183

  Essential Job Function:

  • Interviews, assesses and completes intake documents for new clients entering the residential program.
  • Coordinates the development and ongoing implementation of each client’s individual treatment plan.
  • Provides all necessary individual, group and family treatment as indicated by the treatment needs of the client.
  • Schedules and chairs initial and quarterly treatment plan meetings.
  • Evaluates clients’ progress on treatment goals and objectives in conjunction with the treatment team, client and family. Modifies and updates treatment plan as needed.
  • Provides referral and linkage to other community resources to ensure that treatment goals are met. Acts as a liaison between Holly Hill and those community resources.
  • Maintains regular contact with Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) workers and others involved in the client’s treatment. Reports all incidents to DCBS, parents and appropriate authorities within required regulation guidelines.
  • Maintains regular contact with each client’s family and significant others as dictated by the treatment plan and regulations. Provides family therapy when indicated.
  • Completes documentation including individual and group therapy notes, monthly and quarterly summaries,, treatment plans and assessment forms within regulation guidelines and time frames.
  • Assumes a leadership role in the cottage treatment team in assuring that each client’s treatment, care and safety needs are being met. .
  • Assists in any crisis intervention efforts to maintain the safety of the clients including participating in physical management of clients when necessary.
  • Coordinates discharge planning as an ongoing process of treatment.
  • Keeps Director of Residential Treatment apprised of all significant treatment issues within the program.
  • Meets regularly with consulting psychiatrist to assure mental health and medication needs of residents are met.
  • Maintains on-call responsibilities for crisis intervention and clinical direction as needed.
  • Assumes a leadership role both on campus and in the community to assure that each client’s treatment, care and safety needs are being met.
  • Provides direction, support and mentoring to Adolescent Treatment Workers, Cottage Coordinators, volunteers and other staff in all decision that affect the client’s treatment.
  • Responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating client goals and objectives.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, and supervision as scheduled.
  • Works collaboratively and communicates appropriately with other staff members.
  • Participates in training and professional development in order to maintain professional licensure, enhance skills and knowledge base and comply with training regulations.
  • Responds respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, race, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
  • Adheres to ethical standards of professionalism including maintaining confidentiality of each client and their family, in compliance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
  • Participates in Holly Hill’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities as assigned.
  • Must be able to deal with people from diverse populations.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (at required Agency limits)

  
  

  Job Requirements:
  Education: Experience: Licensure: Skills:	Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field. Two (2) years’ experience working with children and/or families. Holds and maintains these certifications as a professional. Lapsing/expiration of these certifications/licensure will result in suspension or termination of work: Minimum of Kentucky Licensed Professional Associate (LPCA). Prefer LPCC or related licensure. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to independently manage time and be flexible. Therapeutic and crisis intervention skills needed. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM IV) and ability to utilize effectively a range of therapeutic techniques. Must be able to function in a leadership capacity while working as part of a team. Ability to liaison with other professionals is essential. Must be able to drive a car and 12-passenger van. Computer/ Word Processing skills are required. Requires leadership skills.
  Recommended Qualifications:
  Experience:	3+ years’ experience working with families and / or families.
  Skills: Licensure:	Knowledge of mental health systems, data and risk management, and accreditation standards. Leadership and critical thinking skills are essential to this role. Kentucky LPCC or related licensure

  We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!

  Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Holly Hill Child & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

  
  

  Apis Services, Inc . (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

  
  

  Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

  
  

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