Mobile Therapist (Flexible Schedules)

Indian Creek Foundation; Souderton (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A nonprofit mental health organization in Souderton is seeking a Mobile Therapist to provide therapy services to children and adolescents in home and school settings. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in mental health services. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and collaborating with a team to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Competitive pay and excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience providing mental health direct services to children and youth.
• Prior experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile therapy services to children, adolescents, and family members.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team members for goal development.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Presentation and leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to negotiate conflict resolution

Facilitate effective team communication

Knowledge of family systems

Ability to develop individualized treatment plans

Intermediate PC Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

Education

Licensed Mental Health Professional or Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mobile Therapists General Responsibilities:

The Mobile Therapist will provide mobile therapy services to children, adolescents individually or in a group and family members in their homes or school setting.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Licensed Mental Health Professional or Master's Degree in a related field (Social Worker, Special Education, Counseling or Psychology).

Skill(s): Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and leadership skills; excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate conflict resolution; ability to facilitate effective team communication; Knowledge of family systems and different treatment modalities; Ability to develop individualized treatment plan with measurable goals, as well as crisis plans; Ability to complete clinical assessments; Intermediate PC Skills and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience providing mental health direct services to children and youth. Prior experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Standard Requirements

• Supports the mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation.
• Completion of drug test, physical, criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI clearance, with clearance approved; copy of degree, mobile therapist, and any relevant professional licenses.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork
• Cooperates and works together with team members and all co-workers.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with team members and/or clinical coordinator.
• Completes requirements for training and supervision, acceptable attendance, and other work duties as assigned.
• Plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction; ability to collaborate and make treatment decisions as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA standards by protecting the confidentiality of individuals served.
• Ability to work flexible schedule as determined by program needs, which may include some evenings.
• Ability to file ChildLine reports as mandated by the Child Protective Service Law. Complete required documentation for the agency.
• Knowledge and implementation of CASSP principles.
• Provide mobile therapy services, including family therapy, consultation and support to family members/caregivers, in order to stabilize the individual and family situation and to provide transfer of skill to parents/caregivers.
• Works all authorized hours in accordance to each individual's prescription for services.
• Collaborates with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions.
• Participate in team meetings as indicated, and conduct at least six-month reviews/assessments for each child on caseload.
• Complete assessment tools and monitor outcome measurement on each treatment goal as needed.
• Provide transfer of skill to parents/caregivers through family therapy.
• Clinically advise the behavioral health technician on behavioral interventions specific to the child/youth.
• Maintains communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress and/or concerns about treatment.
• Attends monthly supervision.
• Attend trainings required by program/department. Maintain current training certifications as needed for programs.
• Participate in special projects as requested.

About Indian Creek Foundation

For over 40 years, Indian Creek Foundation has served Bucks and Montgomery area children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. By offering residential and community-based, vocational, and behavioral health services, we continue to grow and meet the changing needs of our community. It is our goal to ensure that all individuals feel safe and engaged in nurturing ways that will empower them to build meaningful relationships with others.

Indian Creek Foundation is a community of caring, compassionate people, who accept others' uniqueness as an essential part of our lives. We are dedicated to building meaningful relationships based on mutual respect, unconditional value, and caring interactions. We value our employees as they are the backbone of our organization. That is why we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.