Residential Therapist -PRN

• Assessment and Intake: Conduct intake evaluations of assigned clients, including completion of Strengths-Based Assessments, Crisis Plans, and other required clinical evaluations.
• Treatment Planning and Therapeutic Services: Develop individualized Recovery Plans in collaboration with the Psychiatrist and treatment team; determine the appropriate treatment modality and provide therapy services in accordance with each individual's treatment plan.
• Care Coordination and Discharge Planning: Collaborate with case managers to coordinate treatment, service delivery, and discharge planning; work with internal departments, external agencies, and treating Psychiatrists to support continuity of care, medication compliance, and overall treatment goals.
• Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation that meets state regulatory standards, including treatment plan reviews, updates, progress notes, and other required records; submit billing documentation and ensure insurance coverage information is current and accurate.
• Staff Development and Clinical Support: Provide clinical coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to Recovery Coaches to support quality service delivery and professional growth.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social worker

OR

• Licensed in PA as a social worker or behavior specialist AND have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from an accredited college or university

OR

• Minimum of 1 year full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children -- 21 years of age AND a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from an accredited college or university

OR

• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND have a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.