Monday, February 29, 2016

Job Postings: Kenneth Young Center



JOB DESCRIPTION
ADULT SERVICES –  PART-TIME THERAPIST
(LCSW/LCPC preferred, but will consider applicants that are eligible to sit for the exam in the future)

Scope
Adult therapists provide behavioral health services in an outpatient community based program serving adults. Engage clients in treatment planning and motivational enhancement that leads them towards attaining positive change in their lives. Provides individual, group and family treatment that targets improvement in functional impairments. Specific team assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, experience, interest and credentials.


I.        Primary Responsibilities
A.         Provide mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care
B.         Share assessment findings with clients
C.         Involve client and/or couple in the development of plan goals, objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs  
D.        Provide individual, marital, group, or family therapy service                                   
E.         Provide case management services to assist clients and their families with access to needed benefits and services
F.         Provide coordinated care by initiating or participating in client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services
G.        Reassess and review treatment progress with clients and their  families at proscribed intervals
H.         Assist in establishing effective communication between the Center, other social agencies serving clients, and the Community

II          Performance Requirements
A.            Work cooperatively with Adult Services team members to assure clients timely access to quality services
B.            Meet agency quality and compliance standard by accurately completing clinical documentation and service reporting in a timely manner
C.            Meet or exceed service productivity target
D.            Implement evidenced based practices to ensure use of effective and efficient treatment that best address client needs 
E.            Participation in staff training and development seminars
F.            Working cooperatively with other Center teams and programs to maintain smooth continuity of care when cases are shared across teams
G.            Become familiar with and utilization of outside resources as needed to provide comprehensive services to clients
H.            Participate in supervision with  Adult Services Coordinator and in regular performance appraisals as directed
I.              Understand the different funding sources available to the population served and the requirements for billing each of the funding sources

II.         General Competencies
            A.         Promote positive image of KYC with all contacts (customers)
            B.         Exhibit high quality work
            C.         Be a productive member of the staff
            D.         Demonstrate cooperation
            E.         Take the initiative to act on own
            F.         Use excellent judgment
            G.         Communicate clearly
            H.         Make use of supervision
            I.          Contribute to development of a culture of care


III.        Core Competencies
            A.         Complete comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and assessments
            B.         Provide treatment/care planning and coordination
            C.         Provide treatment/care services
             D.        Provide referral and transition services including linkage and discharge planning


IV.        Special Competencies
A.         Demonstrate knowledge of Adult developmental and phase of life issues and adult psychopathology
B.         Demonstrate knowledge of adult phase of life and relationship issues and assessment of the impact of these issues on mental and physical health
C.         Provide differential treatment approaches and interventions to address phase of                                     life and relationship issues including individual, couples and group therapy
D.         Demonstrate knowledge of documentation standards and capacity to meet documentation expectations

V.         Education and Experience
A.         Masters degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work, Psychology or closely related discipline and be licensed
B.         LCSW/LCPS preferred, but will consider applicants that are eligible to sit for the exam in the future.
B.         Must have supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
C.         Must demonstrate knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, long and short term treatment, family systems theory and group treatment
D.         Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills

VI.        Chain of Authority
            A.         Reports to Coordinator of Adult Outpatient Services

VII.       Schedule
            A.         Part Time – Exempt
            B.         The therapist must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in response to the
needs of the target population served, including evening and Saturday hours.






Name:                                                                       



Signature:                                                                            Date:                                                 



Kenneth Young Centers is an
Equal Opportunity Employer


Rev. 5/99, 8/99, 2/01,4/01, 3/12, 5/15

JOB DESCRIPTION
ADULT SERVICES –  PART-TIME THERAPIST
(LCSW is required for this position due to need to bill Medicare)

Scope
Adult therapists provide behavioral health services in an outpatient community based program serving adults. Engage clients in treatment planning and motivational enhancement that leads them towards attaining positive change in their lives. Provides individual, group and family treatment that targets improvement in functional impairments. Specific team assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, experience, interest and credentials.


I.        Primary Responsibilities
A.         Provide mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care
B.         Share assessment findings with clients
C.         Involve client and/or couple in the development of plan goals, objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs  
D.        Provide individual, marital, group, or family therapy service                                   
E.         Provide case management services to assist clients and their families with access to needed benefits and services
F.         Provide coordinated care by initiating or participating in client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services
G.        Reassess and review treatment progress with clients and their  families at proscribed intervals
H.         Assist in establishing effective communication between the Center, other social agencies serving clients, and the Community

II          Performance Requirements
A.            Work cooperatively with Adult Services team members to assure clients timely access to quality services
B.            Meet agency quality and compliance standard by accurately completing clinical documentation and service reporting in a timely manner
C.            Meet or exceed service productivity target
D.            Implement evidenced based practices to ensure use of effective and efficient treatment that best address client needs 
E.            Participation in staff training and development seminars
F.            Working cooperatively with other Center teams and programs to maintain smooth continuity of care when cases are shared across teams
G.            Become familiar with and utilization of outside resources as needed to provide comprehensive services to clients
H.            Participate in supervision with  Adult Services Coordinator and in regular performance appraisals as directed
I.              Understand the different funding sources available to the population served and the requirements for billing each of the funding sources

II.         General Competencies
            A.         Promote positive image of KYC with all contacts (customers)
            B.         Exhibit high quality work
            C.         Be a productive member of the staff
            D.         Demonstrate cooperation
            E.         Take the initiative to act on own
            F.         Use excellent judgment
            G.         Communicate clearly
            H.         Make use of supervision
            I.          Contribute to development of a culture of care


III.        Core Competencies
            A.         Complete comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and assessments
            B.         Provide treatment/care planning and coordination
            C.         Provide treatment/care services
             D.        Provide referral and transition services including linkage and discharge planning


IV.        Special Competencies
A.         Demonstrate knowledge of Adult developmental and phase of life issues and adult psychopathology
B.         Demonstrate knowledge of adult phase of life and relationship issues and assessment of the impact of these issues on mental and physical health
C.         Provide differential treatment approaches and interventions to address phase of                                     life and relationship issues including individual, couples and group therapy
D.         Demonstrate knowledge of documentation standards and capacity to meet documentation expectations

V.         Education and Experience
A.         Masters degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work
B.         LCSW is required for this position due to need to bill Medicare
B.         Must have supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
C.         Must demonstrate knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, long and short term treatment, family systems theory and group treatment
D.         Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills

VI.        Chain of Authority
            A.         Reports to Coordinator of Adult Outpatient Services

VII.       Schedule
            A.         Part Time – Exempt
            B.         The therapist must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in response to the
needs of the target population served, including evening and Saturday hours.






Name:                                                                       



Signature:                                                                            Date:                                                 



Kenneth Young Centers is an
Equal Opportunity Employer


Rev. 5/99, 8/99, 2/01,4/01, 3/12, 5/15



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