IBHS Mobile Therapist

Linke Resources; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is seeking a full-time IBHS Mobile Therapist in Philadelphia County. The role involves providing intensive psychotherapy services primarily to children and adolescents in various settings such as home and school. Key responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with team members as well as family members to enhance the clients' mental health and prevent higher levels of care. A Master's degree and relevant experience with youth is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults.
• Licensed preferred; if not licensed, must be licensed eligible and in process.
• Experience in mental health settings is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory on- and off-site orientation and training.
• Utilize CBT for individual sessions and Bounce Back or CBITS for group services.
• Develop fully individualized treatment plans based on client strengths.

Skills

Providing psychotherapy services

Collaboration with team members

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Linke Resources is recruiting for a full-time IBHS Mobile Therapist located in Philadelphia County. All services are provided in Philadelphia County and primarily after school hours.

Masters level IBHS Mobile therapist, provides intensive psychotherapy services to children/adolescents with serious mental health disturbances in the home, school, or community, in order to sustain placement in the natural environment and avert the need for referral to a higher level of care or to a more restrictive setting. Collaborates with other IBHS team members (i.e. BHT, other clinical and administrative staff), as well as other adults including parents and teachers in the child’s community context. Formulates individualized treatment plans, including a variety of individualized behavioral interventions, to address the areas of need identified in clients’ IBHS Assessment. Provides consultation to BHT and other involved adults in the planning, design, and implementation of the treatment plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling 1 year experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults. Licensed preferred; if not licensed, must be licensed eligible and in process. Experience in a mental health

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all mandatory on- and off-site orientation and training as required by policy and contracts; including required EBT trainings for modalities utilized in regionalized IBHS program
• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the preferred modality for individual sessions with clients
• Utilize Bounce Back or CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) as the preferred modality for Group Services performed in schools
• Attend interagency service planning meetings as required
• Assist team in identifying targeted mental health symptoms and expressing them in terms of objective, observable, quantifiable behavioral indicators (including frequency, intensity, duration).
• Develop fully individualized treatment plans building on specific client strengths, environmental resources, and capabilities, while minimizing barriers and vulnerabilities identified during assessment process.
• Guide treatment team in selecting and implementing a variety of non-aversive intervention techniques designed to foster progress toward goals; focus treatment plans on building functional and pro-social skills.
• Update individualized treatment plan when necessary to make adjustments, changes or additions within an authorization period.
• Monitor implementation of behavior plan by Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs); monitor and provide feedback to BHT, teachers, and parents to ensure appropriate implementation of treatment plans.
• Complete Progress Monitoring Forms and other summaries to document client’s progress toward treatment objectives.
• Meet productivity billing requirements as applicable