PRTF Therapist

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town is a national child and family care organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. We provide psychotherapy to youth and their families, including individual, family, and group therapy, guided by Cognitive-Behavioral theories and the Boys Town Psychoeducational Model.

The Psychotherapist/Clinician will lead a multidisciplinary team, complete assessments, and develop comprehensive treatment plans while coordinating discharge planning and ensuring safety and compliance throughout care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and be a licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska.
• PEM training within 6 months of transfer or hire is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record and pass annual MVR check.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate families served.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial biopsychosocial assessment and develops an initial Comprehensive Treatment Plan within 14 days of admission.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions following program guidelines.
• Leads the assigned youth's multidisciplinary team and ensures plan implementation.
• Reviews progress and barriers every 30 days.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral approaches.
• Acts as primary communicator with families/guardians and coordinating agencies.
• Collaborates with community agencies to ensure smooth transitions for youth.
• Notifies authorities regarding abuse, safety concerns, or rights violations; maintains communications with directors.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Conflict resolution

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Clinical therapy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (state credential)

PEM training within 6 months

Valid driver's license

Job description

Provides psychotherapy to assigned youth and their families, which includes, but is not limited to individual, family, and group therapy. Generally, uses interventions based on Cognitive-Behavioral theory. Leads assigned youth's multidisciplinary team, completes initial assessments, develops a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for assigned youth, and ensures appropriate discharge planning.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Completes an initial Biopsychosocial Assessment and Initial Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each assigned youth within 14 days of admission.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions with youth and their family/guardian on an ongoing basis following all program and hospital guidelines for documentation.
• Serves as multidisciplinary team leader for assigned youth while ensuring the ongoing implementation of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for each youth. Multidisciplinary team members include professionals and family members connected with youth's welfare and treatment.
• Reviews and documents the progress and barriers every 30 days.
• Works closely with the Supervising Medical Practitioner to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented for youth assigned.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth assigned. Generally, uses Cognitive Behavioral theory supported by the Boys Town Psychoeducational Model.
• Serves as a primary communicator between assigned youth's families and/or guardians and others involved.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with community agencies to ensure a smooth transition of assigned youth.
• Responsible for notification of appropriate agencies or authorities regarding potential abuse or neglect, safety concerns, and youth rights violations. Keeps the PRTF Director or designee and the Medical Director/Supervising Practitioner apprised as appropriate.
• Complies with applicable trainings, policies, and procedures regarding emergency safety situations for a youth that may require physical intervention (personal restraint).
• Displays professionalism through a willingness to act as a multidisciplinary team member, including helping with coverage needs when applicable. Consistently implementing and supporting the Psychoeducational Model of treatment including the ability to give, receive, implement and solicit feedback in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Models appropriate life skills including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
• Participates in Clinical Supervision based upon the state guidelines with assigned Licensed Mental Health Provider.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate clear and concisely while working with a diverse population of internal and external professionals as well as PRTF youth, staff, and consumers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and reporting.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
• Provides clinical therapy to youth and families with mental health and behavioral concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work is required.
• Certified, or eligible for certification, by the State of Nebraska Department of Health as a licensed Mental Health Practitioner required.
• PEM training within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to reasonably accommodate the needs of families served required.
• Obtain CPR certification and training in nationally recognized personal restraint model obtained during Preservice required.
• Minimum 20 years of age required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two years of experience working with behavioral disordered youth and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.