In-Home Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job Description:

Applicant Must Live In West Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Program Director, this position provides mental health services to children and training for their families in their homes. Experience working with children's and families in the home is preferred, but not required.
• The Therapist will act as a member of a treatment team and give feedback on client progress.
• The Therapist will provide treatment as directed by the treatment plan and more often as necessary.
• The Therapist will travel (possibly to multiple counties in a service area) and be able to work in homes of families that are served.
• Responsible for meeting performance expectations including contract requirements, timelines, regulations and laws.
• Provides direct services per program state, and contract guidelines.
• Ensures services are in compliance with all regulatory standards and contract terms and conditions.
• Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to ensure smooth paperwork flow.
• Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff.
• Obtain CEUs as required by licensure and maintain all licensure requirements.
• Attend weekly virtual team meeting with the Director

Qualifications:

·      Masters Degree in a Human Services field.

·      Licensed as one of the following:

licensed psychologist (LP), licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed graduate social worker (LGSW), licensed independent social worker (LICSW), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)

·      1 year Documented experience in trauma-informed care and using generally accepted practice of therapies recognized by national accrediting bodies for psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and social work.

·      Must be able to work a flexible schedule

·      Must have a valid driver's license and transportation

·      Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

·      A commitment to working with youth and families

·      Must be able to collaborate closely with a team of family members and professionals to develop and implement individual plans of care

·      Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds