PMTO Therapist

Purpose of the Job:  The therapist works to accomplish the mission of the Parent Management Training Oregon (PMTO) program by providing the assessment, therapy, resources, and interventions necessary to create a strong family environment that will provide for the needs of the child and family served.  

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or university
• Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• Must have experience in family-based services either through educational or work experience 
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and Adult Registry check
• FBI Fingerprint
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Essential Functions:

• Enrolls in PMTO training at time of hire. 
• Completes all requirements to be certified in PMTO 
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to incorporate into individualized treatment plans
• Includes family in individualized treatment plans that are periodically updated to reflect the goals of the family and child 
• Provides PMTO family treatment, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the PMTO model
• Assigned a caseload of 4-5 families, a minimum of 2 weekly sessions plus 1 coaching call
• Provide thorough documentation of all sessions and contacts with individuals, families, and collaterals in electronic health record.
• Complete and maintain all program fidelity documents in a timely manner 
• Provides consultation to further permanency goals with children and families.
• Provides intervention and support for clients in crisis situations.
• Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire, completes reports for court, participates in court proceedings when subpoenaed, including testifying.
• Assesses ongoing treatment and case plan goals and prepare to offer recommendations for reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency options.
• Prepared to make recommendations for services needed for the child and family, including mental health and drug and alcohol services, respite care and supervised or unsupervised visitations/interactions.
• Responsible for creating maximum billable Medicaid hours and submitting necessary paperwork for Medicaid billing or maximum grant hours.
• Assists in monitoring the overall client satisfaction of the program.
• Meets with Supervisor regularly to review assigned cases and submits reports as required. 
• Participate in team meetings and group supervision as scheduled.
• Participate in evidence-based model trainings and attain certifications as required.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.