Master Level Therapist

Boys & Girls Home; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Home seeks a qualified professional to oversee the treatment of youth in a structured program and provide therapy to adolescents aged 6 to 18. The role emphasizes safe, supportive environments aligned with HIPAA and client rights, while modeling professional ethics for staff and families.

Candidates should have an MSW or related graduate degree, or be pursuing licensure as a MSW or mental health professional, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and quality

Qualifications

• MSW preferred or MA/MS in the human service field.
• Must pursue a license as a MSW or Mental Health Practitioner.
• Must maintain appropriate state licensure and credentialing as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the treatment of clients in a structured program.
• Provide therapy to adolescents ages 6 to 18.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and model professional behavior.

Skills

Continuous Quality Improvement

Accountability

HIPAA Compliance

Client Rights Awareness

Professionalism

Education

MSW preferred

MA/MS in human services

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee the treatment of clients in a structured treatment program serving youth and adolescents ages 6 to 18. Assure a safe learning environment for the adolescents so they have the opportunity to respond positively toward treatment goals. Provide therapy to adolescents. Adhere to agency’s mission to improve the lives of children and families while accepting the vision to be an innovative leader in revitalizing humanity by restoring hope, building stability and creating connectedness for children, families and communities. Maintain a level of high morals and represent self as a role model to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A MSW preferred or a MA/MS in the human service field. Must be pursuing a license as a MSW or Mental Health Practitioner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain appropriate state licensure and maintain in accordance to state requirements. Upon licensure, apply and maintain credentialing privileges.

Agency-wide Competencies

1. Demonstrates an understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement by carrying out all duties and responsibilities to ensure quality care and compliance with current standards and procedures
2. Demonstrates agency values by being accountable to self and others, creating and nurturing healthy interactions, providing excellence and quality and to learn, teach and model
3. Demonstrates or verbalizes proper procedures in responding to fire drill (RACE, PASS), tornado and disasters
4. Demonstrates an understanding of universal precautions
5. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and client information in accordance with HIPAA and is aware of own security rights*
6. Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of clients as defined in the Client Bill of Rights*
7. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to attendance policy as evidenced by reporting to work on time and as scheduled; conscientious about use of vacation/disability/emergency leave*
8. Maintains professional and educational requirements as evidenced by completing in-services timely, seeking additional trainings related to job and/or career goals, maintaining professional certifications/licensures*