Behavioral Health Child and Family Therapist

SUMMARY:

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a clinical environment. This role requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration. The position treats all age groups, with an emphasis on children aged 3 and up. The incumbent leads and trains lower-level counselors, social workers, and interns engaged in therapeutic and patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position.

Salary Range: $57,000 - $85,250 DOE.

Longevity bonus:

• $6,000 after one year of full-time employment.
• $6,000 after two years of full-time employment.
• $8,000 after three years of full-time employment.

Additional incentives: Production bonus also available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Social Work or an equivalent field. Current or license-eligible Idaho Master Social Worker license or equivalent in good standing is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards for children and adults.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Skill in maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources.
• Understanding of clinical operations for various age groups.
• Proficiency in creating, editing, and composing written materials.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and stresses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective work in a diverse community.
• Ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and modify approaches accordingly.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Understanding of social and vocational rehabilitation principles in mental health.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Familiarity with community support services and funding agencies.
• Knowledge of community healthcare and vocational services.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The position involves:

• Provision of intensive, integrated mental health services and treatment planning in clinical/outpatient settings.
• Providing professional leadership in therapeutic approach determination.
• Planning and executing outreach, education programs, workshops, and activities.
• Supervising clinical activities of therapists, students, and interns.
• Maintaining case files and related legal documents.

Specific duties include:

SAFETY: Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing training, participating in emergency responses, and reporting hazards.

COMPLIANCE (MEDICARE): Commitment to ethical billing and reporting, with training on compliance standards and conflict of interest policies.

PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH): Participation in initiatives to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, with duties tailored to the role.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE: Adherence to operational, safety, and environmental policies relevant to the job.