IHI Co Therapist

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental premiums

Retirement plan RSA + 457b

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual up to 15 days/year

Life and AD&D insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wellstone in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced In-Home Co-Therapist to work with adolescents on probation and their families. You will assist in delivering individual, parenting, and family therapy under a Lead Therapist, with a focus on crisis intervention when needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, strong communication and teamwork, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and the ability to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a social sciences field.
• Excellent 3year driving record and reliable transportation.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License with required liability insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED).
• Ability to work non-traditional hours if necessary.
• Ability to work as a member of a Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapist in assessing & implementing treatment program for clients and their families.
• Review referral source information to determine needs/priorities in therapy or in case mgmt.
• Provide client’s family immediate intervention in situations where a client faces out of home placement.
• Facilitate the reunification & reinforce client back into his/her family or other less restrictive environment when out of home placement has occurred.
• Assist in providing and presenting assessments, treatment goals and progress towards goals at staff meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Robert Neaves Center, internal staff at Nova and other community agencies that work with the designated client.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in clients electronic records on a weekly basis to include case formulations, intakes, progress notes, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention as necessary.
• Adhere to and fulfill requirements as outlined by the DMH/MR State Standards of Care, Federal and State Regulations as well as MHC Policies.
• Work with Outreach Program Manager and co-therapist to assist family on a 24/7 call basis.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team player

Strong communication skills

Ability to work non-traditional hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree in Related FieldTravel Percentage: Up to 80%Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description:The In-Home Co-Therapist for the Neaves Davis Program works with adolescents and their families. The In-Home Co-Therapist will work with a Lead Therapist to provide individual, parenting, and family therapy sessions to adolescents who are on probation and their families. The In-Home Co-Therapist will also provide crisis intervention to the individual and families when needed.This position will be working Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist Therapist in assessing & implementing treatment program for clients and their families
• Review referral source information to determine needs/priorities in therapy or in case mgmt.
• Provide client’s family immediate intervention in situations where a client faces out of home placement
• Facilitate the reunification & reinforce client back into his/her family or other less restrictive environment when out of home placement has occurred
• Assist in providing and presenting assessments, treatment goals and progress towards goals at staff meetings
• Collaborate closely with the Robert Neaves Center, internal staff at Nova and other community agencies that work with the designated client.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in clients electronic records on a weekly basis to include case formulations, intakes, progress notes, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention as necessary.
• Adhere to and fulfill requirements as outlined by the DMH/MR State Standards of Care, Federal and State Regulations as well as MHC Policies.
• Work with Outreach Program Manager and co-therapist to assist family on a 24/7 call basis.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors in a social sciences field
• Excellent 3year driving record & reliable transportation
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance
• Valid automobile insurance as outlined in the acceptable amounts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prefer minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED)
• Ability to work non-traditional hours if necessary
• Ability to work as a member of a Team

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.