Youth Residential Therapist

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Therapist
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* Location:

** Nixa, MO  
** Department:
** Youth Residential  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
** Job Summary**:

Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan.

Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy.
** The Therapist position offers…**
* ** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
* ** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Paid Time Off** - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
* ** Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.
* Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
* Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
* Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
* Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
* Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
* Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
* Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
* Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
* Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
* Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
* Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
* Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
* Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
* Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
* Provide training and guidance on…