Community Based Therapist (MH Professional/Counselor)-Master's Degree Required

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Community Based Therapist will provide individual/family counselling in the home/community settings as well as group therapy in an office setting when appropriate to Young Adults ages 18-25 who have significant mental health needs as well as a history of involvement with welfare or juvenile justice systems. Individual will work closely as the "Team Lead" with Certified Peer Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor and the Service Coordinator (Mobile Transition Age Youth (MTAY) Treatment Team). The therapist will use evidence- based practices and assessment tools designed specifically for transition age youth.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Clinical and Support
   1. Conducts assessments and provides individual and group therapy in a culturally sensitive manner as recommended by MTAY team.
   2. Frequency of individual therapy for each young adult will be a minimum of one (1) time per week.
   3. Family and group therapy will be provided based on the young adult’s identified goals, at a frequency and duration identified in the individual’s service/treatment plan.
   4. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations of all clients during the initial assessment phase and includes the young adult/family as well as other service providers, at times, as active members and participants in treatment planning and implementation.
   5. Facilitates or assists in facilitating groups as per program needs.
   6. Regularly assesses the status of treatment and makes necessary adjustments in the treatment plan.
   7. Meets budgetary and contractual productivity requirements on a consistent basis.
   8. Provides training to various program staff regarding mental health issues, individual and family treatment issues and group work through assisting in routine program training or providing training per supervisor’s request. This is evaluated through supervisor observation, review of case notes, training material and team meeting notes.
   9. Participates in individual and group supervision as indicated by credentials and clinical experience.
   10. Participates in regularly scheduled department staff meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary by the program needs.
   11. Assists family members and other staff in the development and implementation of a crisis plan for each individual/family in treatment.
   12. Provides crisis response in-person and by phone following program schedule and protocol, including evening and weekend hours.
   13. Consults with other professionals (i.e. psychiatrists, case managers, PCP, etc.) as clinically indicated.
   14. Promotes recovery and wellness orientation in all aspects of direct treatment and clinical documentation.
   15. Plans for discharge from services with client/consumer and refers for follow-up care as needed.
2. Quality Improvement
   1. Works with MTAY Team and supervisor in meeting quality assurance standards for all components of treatment for the program.
   2. Assures the implementation of best practice standards as developed by the service lines.
3. Supervision
   1. Receives supervision.
      1. Receives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
4. Leadership
   1. Promotes collaboration within the MTAY team.
5. Community Engagement
   1. Provides in-service/training to other programs on site and/or provides information regarding Pressley Ridge and its services to community organizations for marketing and fundraising with the approval of, or at request of program leadership.
   2. Provides presentations at local, state or national conferences and workshops with the approval of program leadership.
   3. Provide supervisor with the workshop or training outline for review.
   4. Promote interagency collaboration.
6. Documentation
   1. Provides documentation that is in compliance with program procedures, State licensing, and Medicaid regulations, including but not limited to treatment plans, case notes, assessments, summaries, etc.
   2. Signs off on various documentation per program procedures and licensing regulations.
   3. Ensures clinical/financial paperwork is timely and accurate to secure treatment services for the client.
   4. Completes written work that is legible, accurate and uses professional language, meets timelines for submitting paperwork established by the program and organization, uses written documentation to communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors and collateral contacts.
7. Risk Management and Safety
   1. Knows and complies with all state Mental Health regulations regarding mandated reporting of child maltreatment, elder maltreatment, duty to warn/protect, confidentiality, treatment of minors, student rights and Health Information Privacy and Portability Act (HIPAA).
8. Professional Development
   1. Participates in regularly scheduled in-service training as requested.
   2. With supervisor approval, attends relevant local, state or national workshops and training.
   3. Becomes and maintains certification in evidence-based models utilized within the MTAY program.
   4. If applicable, obtains CEU’s and/or Clinical Supervision from the clinical supervisor as per requirements of licensing board, agency policy, or state regulations to maintain license in good standing or to pursue licensure.

Qualifications

1. Education/Credentials/Licensure:
   1. Requires a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology Social Work or closely related human services degree.
   2. Requires a valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation (personal vehicle) and car insurance.
2. Experience:
   1. A minimum of two (2) years working with young adults and/or families within the CASSP system, preferred.
   2. Expertise in developmental and emotional needs of young adults and/or adults and families.
3. Clearances Required by Applicable Regulations:
   1. State Police
   2. FBI
   3. Child Abuse Clearances
   4. Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement

Working Conditions

1. Physical Demands: 
   1. This position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Travel is required approximately 50% of the day and in all weather conditions. Must have the ability to drive a vehicle. Travel includes transporting clients to and from service appointments, school, community settings, and work depending on the treatment goals. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 50% of the day. Standing occurs 25% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day. This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day. The maximum lift is 50 pounds, 1 time per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
2. Mental Demands:
   1. Continually handles distractions that interfere.
   2. Frequently perform multiple tasks, make quick decisions, and concentrate.
   3. Occasionally handles a diversity of problems. 
3. Environmental Factors: 
   1. Office setting for staff meeting, supervision and completion of paperwork, in-home community-based service delivery.
   2. Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
4. Working Hours:  
   1. Non-traditional hours as determined by the program. May require evening hours and occasional weekends.
   2. Provides twenty-four (24) hour availability for crisis interventions and care coordination for clients through phone and face-to-face contacts when scheduled for 24/7 on-call.