IHBT Therapist

Necco; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco in Springdale, Ohio, is seeking an Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist to deliver critical home-based services for youth facing emotional challenges. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships, maintaining caseloads, and ensuring compliance with treatment goals and documentation standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Necco values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work (LSW) or Master's Degree in Counseling.
• Hold a current Certified CANS Assessor credential or willing to obtain it.
• Demonstrate the ability to visit clients' homes.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive home-based treatment services to youth.
• Act as a central point of contact for families and agencies.
• Develop and coordinate individual treatment plans.
• Maintain a caseload of 3 to 6 IHBT clients.
• Timely submission of all documentation.

Skills

Ability to visit clients' homes

Work effectively with culturally diverse populations

Navigate and execute software programs

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Master's Degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Position Summary

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist. In this role, you will deliver intensive home-based treatment services to youth facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Your primary focus will be empowering youth and caregivers to develop robust coping mechanisms, preventing the need for out-of-home placement, or aiding in a seamless transition back home from a more intensive care setting.

Intensive Home-Based Treatment Services & Case Load Management

• Deliver behavioral health services by assessing clients’ therapeutic needs and strengths, establishing therapeutic relationships, and employing interventions to enhance overall functioning
• Act as a central point of contact for families, agencies, and court, maintaining communication within Necco’s confidentiality policies and procedures regarding clients’ performances
• Take on the role of clinical lead for cases, developing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans. Responsibilities encompass reviewing external materials, discussing client progress with staff, revising plans for optimal care, monitoring plan compliance, participating in team meetings, and attending group meetings to discuss treatment
• Implement best practice treatment models to ensure effective intervention strategies and Individual and Family Therapies, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or community psychiatric supportive treatment, tailoring interventions to meet client requirements
• Consult with parents/caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.
• Maintain prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)
• Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position

Caseload Management And Productivity

• Maintain caseload of no less than 3- IHBT clients but not to exceed 6-IHBT clients at any given time
• Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need
• Meets social impact expectations
• Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
• Ensure treatment goals are tied to IHBT outcomes

Documentation

• Timely submission of all documentation within three calendar days of service delivery
• Adherence to Ohio Medicaid documentation standards to ensure the integrity of all documentation
• Sustain ongoing compliance with client clinical chart requirements
• Meet Necco standards and productivity through comprehensive documentation, including assessments, progress notes, reports, and Individual Service Plans

Corporate Citizen

• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
• Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
• Embody the three essential virtues: humble, hungry, and smart
• Drive your individual performance scorecard results
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work (LSW), or Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with at least dependent license (LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• Hold a current Certified CANS Assessor credential or is able and willing to become a Certified CANS Assessor
• Demonstrate the ability to visit clients' homes, recognizing that accessibility may vary
• Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
• Work effectively with culturally diverse populations and families
• Fulfill additional duties as required
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive during day and night
• Reliable transportation
• Successful completion of all criminal and background checks
• Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs used by Necco (i.e. Microsoft Office, Electronic Health record, and Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.