In-Home Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Role Overview

• Under the general supervision of the Program Director, this position provides mental health services to children and training for their families in their homes.
• Experience working with children's and families in the home is preferred, but not required.
• The Therapist will act as a member of a treatment team and give feedback on client progress.
• The Therapist will provide treatment as directed by the treatment plan and more often as necessary.
• The Therapist will travel (possibly to multiple counties in a service area) and be able to work in homes of families that are served.
• Responsible for meeting performance expectations including contract requirements, timelines, regulations and laws.
• Provides direct services per program state, and contract guidelines.
• Ensures services are in compliance with all regulatory standards and contract terms and conditions.
• Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to ensure smooth paperwork flow.
• Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in a Human Services field.
• Licensed as one of the following: licensed psychologist (LP), licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed graduate social worker (LGSW), licensed independent social worker (LICSW), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)
• 1 year Documented experience in trauma-informed care and using generally accepted practice of therapies recognized by national accrediting bodies for psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and social work.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
• A commitment to working with youth and families
• Must be able to collaborate closely with a team of family members and professionals to develop and implement individual plans of care
• Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits

• Obtain CEUs as required by licensure and maintain all licensure requirements
• Attend weekly virtual team meeting with the Director