Community Based Therapist

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marygrove seeks a licensed behavioral health therapist to oversee clinical needs of children in Foster Care Programs. Under Clinical Director, you provide individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy, aiming for 15-20 billable hours weekly.

You will collaborate with treatment teams, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and support discharge planning. Flexible schedule, in-home or office visits, and occasional remote sessions are expected, with attention to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health or equivalent.
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training.
• Licensure: LCSW or LPC preferred, or license eligible and in supervision.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans for each foster child.
• Maintain flexible schedule with availability two evenings per week.
• Complete initial assessments and document diagnoses within deadlines.
• Create treatment plans with input from the team and discharge planning.
• Provide 1-hour weekly or semi-weekly sessions; in-home, in-office, or remote.
• Deliver crisis intervention and monthly group therapy.
• Provide family therapy as prescribed and document progress.
• Ensure timely billing and accurate notes in FamCare.
• Attend meetings and participate in trainings and quality improvement.
• Perform other duties as delegated.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health field

Tools

FamCare system

Job description

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Sharing the love of Jesus Christ, Marygrove provides a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children who have experienced significant trauma, to restore their childhood, and equip them for their future.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the therapist oversees the clinical needs of children in the Foster Care Programs of Marygrove and Good Shepherd Children and Family Services. This position requires flexibility, and the ability to set clinical goals as well as make clinically appropriate decisions. The clinician will provide individual and family counseling, occasional crisis intervention and group therapy, with the expectation of 15-20 billable hours weekly. As needed and within the restraints of the set case load and scheduling expectations, the therapist may assist with clinical services in other Marygrove or Good Shepherd programs. The therapist provides regular support to clients and programs through consultation with program staff in team meetings.

Job Responsibilities

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1) Works closely with all treatment team members in developing, monitoring, modifying, and implementing the specific treatment plan for each foster home child.
2. 2) Maintains flexibility in work schedule to meet the needs of clients, including availability a minimum of two evenings per week.
3. 3) Complete an initial therapeutic bio-psycho-social assessment, consult on risk and safety planning, and document diagnosis on each assigned client, as a component of the Intake Assessment, within contracted deadlines.
4. 4) Complete Initial Treatment Plan to address clinical goals, ensuring input from involved team members, to support successful client outcomes. Complete discharge or transition planning throughout the intervention and provide a written discharge or transition plan within 14 days of termination of services.
5. 5) Provide 1-hr weekly or semi-weekly sessions followed by written progress notes as appropriate on each assigned client. Sessions may be conducted in-home, in office and remotely as needed.
6. 6) Provides crisis intervention as needed and group therapy at least once a month.
7. 7) Provide clinically appropriate family therapy at frequencies and durations prescribed in the Individual Treatment Plan followed by written progress documentation on each participating client.
8. 8) Ensure that billing for therapeutic services provided is submitted within established time frames, with notes entered in FamCare system and submitted for Medicaid billing and preauthorization. Billable notes are to be completed by the 5th day of the following month.
9. 9) Attends all required meetings on and off campus.
10. 10) Submits various required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
11. 11) Participates in staff trainings as mandated.
12. 12) Participate in continuous program/quality improvement efforts.
13. 13) Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree (MSW), MA/MS in the field of mental health or equivalent.
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training.
• LCSW or LPC license preferred, or license eligible and in supervision for licensure.
• Experience in working with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families.

Marygrovedoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Marygroveis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children and youth who have experienced significant trauma, to restore their childhood and equip them for productive adulthood.

As a part of the Catholic Charitiesfamily, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.