Share Email Opening Title Residential Therapist  About the Organization St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) is a non-profit, human services agency dedicated to serving the most vulnerable. Every year, thousands of lives are transformed through the agency's programs which include foster care, adoption, mental health counseling, refugee services, and an Immigration Law Clinic. Located in Michigan's capital and with more than 70+ years of compassionate service to the community, STVCC is proud to have forged relationships with community partners of almost every creed. STVCC's work is carried out by employees (and interns/volunteers) and we welcome those passionate about serving others to join us on this journey of providing help and hope.   Category Therapist   Description The therapist in the Residential Treatment programs provides clinical services in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy as well as assists, when needed, with case management services to clients with the goal of stabilizing, treating, and returning, clients to the least restrictive living environment. The therapist also consults with members of the treatment team to promote and guide a strength-based treatment milieu. The therapist also maintains clinical records and other documentation in accordance with contract compliance, COA, and St. Vincent home procedure. Role and Responsibilities Participate in screening evaluation of children referred with intake team to determine appropriateness of placement at STVCC Children's Home Complete initial evaluation of children entering program within the initial 24 hours after placement. Provide therapy and counseling services to clients (individual, families, and group) on at least a weekly basis. Provide assistance when assigned in the area of case management including consultation with referral sources and other collateral contacts. Maintain regular family contact and provide family therapy according to the case plan. Prepare written assessments, develop client centered treatment plans, and service recommendations. Assist in the development of service plans and other paperwork requirements in a timely manner. Maintain current clinical case record/summary for each client in caseload, in accordance with contract, COA, and St. Vincent Home protocol. Will be expected to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet both client and program needs. Submit progress reports following initial evaluation. The report will address the child's need for residential placement, progress of child in placement, review goals and treatment plan. And therapist's recommendations Peer mentor student interns. Participate in the on-call system and provide clinical oversight to behavioral interventions. Meet on a regular basis with the Clinical Director for consultation/supervision. Will follow professional associations Code of Ethics regarding client treatment, confidentiality, standards of care, and professional conduct. In coordination with Case Worker, may attend court hearings regarding the child in care. Collaborate with all members of the treatment team Participate in consultation, evaluation, and medication reviews with Children's Home Consulting Psychiatrist. Will be responsible for on-call emergency phone every third week. Participate in case conferences, debriefings, FTM's, weekly team meetings, and monthly trainings Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Manager   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Hours   Salary Range   Location St. Vincent Catholic Charities - Lansing   Open Date 5/9/2019   Position Requirements Qualifications and Education Requirements Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields. Experience: Some casework with children required; therapy experience with children and families strongly preferred. Two years post-graduate experience providing mental health or family counseling services to individuals and families strongly preferred. Registration, licenses, certifications or special training: Current Michigan master’s level mental health license (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, etc.); Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record. Membership in a national professional association which ascribed to a professional Code of Ethics preferred. Good use of spoken and written English. Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Emotionally able to work with information that may be traumatic in nature, as well as, work with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma. Ability to stand and/or walk up to 8 hours per shift. Work involves talking, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal for extended periods of time. Noise in the work environment is usually moderately quiet but can be very loud at times. Work in an environment with various degrees of discomfort. Driving as needed throughout the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Notes This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.   Signing Bonus   Benefits Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, EAP, life, retirement, holiday, vacation and sick time.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Additional Information   Close Date   Full Job Description Residential Therapist.pdf  Benefits Information None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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