Children's Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Community Counseling Services
Location: Starkville, MS 39759
Description:
Vacancy No
VN958
Vacancy Name
Children's Therapist
Work Location
Starkville Main Office
Application Post Date
Jul 30, 2024
Location Notes
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Schedule
Monday Through Friday start and end time varies
Description
Job Duties:
Service Delivery Expectations:
1. Provides $91,000 collected service delivery annually. Commits to providing at least 4.5 hours of direct care daily.
2. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
3. Provides assessments, individual, group, and family therapy in compliance with DMH standards.
4. Conducts contract work as directed by supervisor for local agencies in the community.
Documentation and Quality Improvement:
5. Documents appropriate activities in case note format that justify the need for treatment. Case notes must be documented daily for therapy services.
6. Completes and submits service entries and daily notes on time per agency policy.
7. Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
8. Attends and participates appropriately in clinical staffings.
9. Responds to clients needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
10. Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.
Support Duties:
11. Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor.
12. Provides clinical supervision for day treatment programs when assigned.
13. Seeks professional certification and/or licensure and clinical training opportunities.
14. Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services when assigned. Serves as liaison with local school systems providing progress reports and program information in a timely manner.
15. Notifies County Administrator a minimum of two hours in advance of any program absence so that County Administrator can arrange program coverage if necessary.
16. When utilizing a CCS vehicle: Signs out vehicles in compliance with CCS policy. Completes inspection prior to driving. Maintains safe driving habits. Ensures cleanliness of vehicles.
17. Serves as lead or back-up emergency on-call person when requested to do so.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical licensure or DMH certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment
Requires excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Requires satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site.
Requires satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment.
Requires ability to be covered under company insurance to drive a company vehicle for client transportation (as requested).
Requires valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
Requires ability to transport clients in private vehicle when necessary.
Requires completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards.
Requires working knowledge of the DSM.
Previous experience as a therapist in a mental health setting strongly preferred.
Previous experience working with an SMI/SED or DD population in a treatment setting strongly preferred.
Minimum Education
Masters
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in behavioral science or related field
Licensure/Certification
Clinical licensure or eligible for certification through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
Applications Close Date
VN958
Vacancy Name
Children's Therapist
Work Location
Starkville Main Office
Application Post Date
Jul 30, 2024
Location Notes
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Schedule
Monday Through Friday start and end time varies
Description
Job Duties:
Service Delivery Expectations:
1. Provides $91,000 collected service delivery annually. Commits to providing at least 4.5 hours of direct care daily.
2. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
3. Provides assessments, individual, group, and family therapy in compliance with DMH standards.
4. Conducts contract work as directed by supervisor for local agencies in the community.
Documentation and Quality Improvement:
5. Documents appropriate activities in case note format that justify the need for treatment. Case notes must be documented daily for therapy services.
6. Completes and submits service entries and daily notes on time per agency policy.
7. Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
8. Attends and participates appropriately in clinical staffings.
9. Responds to clients needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
10. Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.
Support Duties:
11. Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor.
12. Provides clinical supervision for day treatment programs when assigned.
13. Seeks professional certification and/or licensure and clinical training opportunities.
14. Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services when assigned. Serves as liaison with local school systems providing progress reports and program information in a timely manner.
15. Notifies County Administrator a minimum of two hours in advance of any program absence so that County Administrator can arrange program coverage if necessary.
16. When utilizing a CCS vehicle: Signs out vehicles in compliance with CCS policy. Completes inspection prior to driving. Maintains safe driving habits. Ensures cleanliness of vehicles.
17. Serves as lead or back-up emergency on-call person when requested to do so.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical licensure or DMH certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment
Requires excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Requires satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site.
Requires satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment.
Requires ability to be covered under company insurance to drive a company vehicle for client transportation (as requested).
Requires valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
Requires ability to transport clients in private vehicle when necessary.
Requires completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards.
Requires working knowledge of the DSM.
Previous experience as a therapist in a mental health setting strongly preferred.
Previous experience working with an SMI/SED or DD population in a treatment setting strongly preferred.
Minimum Education
Masters
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in behavioral science or related field
Licensure/Certification
Clinical licensure or eligible for certification through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
Applications Close Date