Wyandot BHN is seeking a dedicated Youth Mental Health Therapist to join our outpatient therapy team! The Youth Therapist will provide provide short-term therapeutic services, at times admission evaluations, and crisis back up. Will assist in other PACES functions as needed.
Accountabilities:
- Will provide outreach to families referred for PACES services and complete admission evaluations.
- Will provide specialized therapeutic interventions as appropriate to client need and training and experience.
- Will maintain caseload of clients/consumers in need of short-term treatment.
- Works with other staff to provide increased support to a client at risk of hospitalization or out of home placement.
- Identifies strengths and needs of client/consumer and families and acts to involve them in planning for desired services.
- Familiarizes client/consumer with community resources for educational, cultural, recreational, and social activities.
- Works with case managers to secure adequate services, resource acquisition and resource coordination as needed.
- Will provide liaison duties to community agencies as assigned.
- Coordinate care as appropriate and maintain an excellent working relationship with community partners.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in the human services field, with emphasis in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or related field. Must have current licensure by the KS Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMLP, or LCP. Temporary or provisional licensure accepted at the time of interview. Proof of licensure or application status may be requested.
Experience: Experience treating trauma and sexual abuse with children. Familiar with mental health theory and practice.
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner with colleagues and representatives of other agencies.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and as needed after-hours coverage.
Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Other:
Clearance through Kansas Child Abuse/Neglect Registry, Adult Abuse Registry and criminal background check through Validity Screening Solutions and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursable inquires.
Eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.
Location/Travel/Work Conditions and Considerations:
Assigned duties may require activity at various community sites, as well as in youth’s homes.
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