Treatment Therapist - McKell Elementary

Day Treatment Therapist - McKell Elementary

The Day Treatment Therapist has the primary responsibility for assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for clients in a school setting. Provides direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu, including individual, group, and family therapy; behavior management and social skills training; independent living skills; and/or linkage to resources prior to discharge if needed. This position will involve working in Greenup County High School and McKell Middle School.

• The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure safety and well-being of all RE/ Re-group clients.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE and Re-group. Facilitates and adheres to the agency and licensure code of ethics, policies and procedures.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in office and in the public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.
• Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
• Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE and Re-group.
• Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE/ Re-group.

• Conducts and documents diagnostic assessment and treatment goals/objectives within the appropriate timeframe.
• Directs the planning and writing of the client’s care plan.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of day treatment services for their clients.
• Adheres to evidence-based practices, interventions, and modalities.
• Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies.
• Provides individual, group, and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
• Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
• Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
• Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.
• Participates in supervision and consultation on a regular basis.
• Collaborates effectively with education services, other assigned RE/Re-group services, and community partners.
• Meets minimum requirements for billable time on a consistent basis based on caseload and area served.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in schedules and work environment.
• Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload.
• Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
• Ensures entries in all treatment plans, and narrative reports to MCO’s are done in a professional, concise, and timely manner.
• Participates in an “on-call” schedule when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Shift is on school days and during scheduled school breaks.
• Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
• Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
• Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.
• Primary work setting is within the school.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude contributing to a supportive work environment.

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e. social work, counseling, psychology.

• Experience in school and/or community-based programs preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Technical…