PRN Therapist

Shineforth; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Shineforth in Richmond, VA is seeking a Part-Time clinician to provide therapeutic and case management services for youth and families. The role includes individual, family, and group therapy as needed, along with documentation and liaison duties with internal and external resources.

Telehealth may be utilized; weekend coverage is possible. Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and Virginia licensure (LCSW/LPC) or in supervision toward licensure, with 2–3 years of direct clinical and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed as an LCSW/LPC or pursuing licensure in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for program therapists and direct clinical services to youth.
• Conduct family therapy sessions in person or via telehealth.
• Ensure documentation complies with policies and maintains client files.
• Engage families and referral sources to support treatment goals.

Skills

Therapy

Case management

Telehealth

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

MSW

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Child & Family Healing Center - Richmond, VA 23230Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

Provide therapeutic interventions and case management services to youth who are mentally or emotionally disturbed and their families. Interventions include individual, group, and family therapy as well as goal setting and monitoring and de-escalation techniques. Case management includes compliance with documentation requirements including monitoring of files. Serve as liaison for clients and their families with internal and external resource agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide coverage for program therapists at CFHC during therapist or case manager absences (i.e. vacations, sick time, holidays, medical leave).
• Provide direct clinical services to CFHC youth to include up to three individual therapy sessions per workweek (Saturday through Sunday) and possible group therapy sessions.
• Conduct family therapy sessions once per week, if required. Sessions should be completed in person, whenever possible, or conducted via telehealth. Family therapy must be in person or via telehealth, no less than once per four-week period; other sessions may be conducted via telephone. Session times may require nights or weekends.
• Provide guidance and direction to suite staff in delivering quality services to youth and families consistent with practice principles and strengths-based philosophy, licensing standards, and professional ethics.
• Provide daily treatment guidance and direction by monitoring client’s activities in a manner that develops and nurtures personal values and an effective system of communication. Present daily treatment interventions and options to promote social, school, and discharge success to a lesser level of care.
• Responsible for providing case management services by ensuring compliance with agency, licensing, accreditation, and Medicaid policies and procedures by completing all necessary clinical documentation within established deadlines. Ensure required documentation is clinically relevant, complete, accurate and within agency, licensing, accreditation, and Medicaid policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with legal guardians, social workers, probation officers, families and referral sources to advocate and support our clients.
• Ensure appropriate attention to crisis management issues by promptly responding to emergencies and potentially unsafe situations with CFHC youth by providing therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis, to include the use of approved verbal and physical intervention techniques, and Agency behavior management practices while on-campus during business hours or on-call, if required.
• Interprets psychiatric treatment and compassionately communicates it to youth's family to help to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.
• Provide suggestions for treatment interventions and options including behavior support, social skill development, problem-solving, anger management, community responsibility, increased impulse control, appropriate peer relations, and crisis intervention while upholding professional standards.
• Assist Clinical Case Manager in the development, revision, and implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans, which identify individual needs, strengths, goals and objectives and that best meet the needs of the client.
• Document all clinical and group session progress notes as required by agency, licensing, accreditation, and Medicaid policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy, and completeness of all client files. Maintain ongoing documentation of all collateral contacts.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Master’s in social work, counseling or related field. Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC or related, as approved under Virginia Board of Counseling, or under supervision toward licensure. Two to three years direct experience providing direct clinical experience, behavioral interventions, and case management.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL DESIGNATION

This position has been designated as an Essential Personnel position by the Agency. This means that the duties and responsibilities of your position are essential to the safe and secure operation of the agency or the program in which you work. As an essential employee, you shall be responsible for getting to work or remaining at work as needed during times of buildings and grounds breakdowns, extreme weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

$20-28/hr

• All Shineforth employees (this includes part-time and PRN) are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Shineforth has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 125 years. Our main campus is in Richmond, Va., and we offer nearly 20 programs at eight locations throughout Virginia.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at Shineforth, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. Shineforth doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

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