Therapeutic Coach

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pittsburgh is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support individuals in therapeutic coaching within the START program. You will implement services, collaborate with the clinical team, and help foster a safe, supportive home environment for clients and their families.

Responsibilities include detailed documentation in SIRS, participation in daily triage, and applying strengths-based, culturally competent strategies while upholding ethical boundaries and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in psychology, social work or other human service-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with persons with ID/A and mental health needs.
• Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Valid driver''s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive and encouraging environment for caregivers and clients receiving therapeutic coaching.
• Implement all START Therapeutic Coaching services as outlined in the START manual.
• Collaborate with the START clinical team to identify positive, strengths-based, culturally competent strategies.
• Communicate with the START team about biopsychosocial factors influencing functioning, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provide modeling and education with the family/support system to create a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Maintain timely documentation, session notes, and data including SIRS entries.
• Respond to safety needs and report significant changes in presentation or health.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow ethical and licensing guidelines.
• Serve as a positive representative for START to professionals, families, and the community.
• Attend daily triage with START team and system partners.
• Maintain knowledge of various intervention practices through ongoing training.

Skills

Therapeutic Coaching

Documentation Management

Biopsychosocial Assessment

Cultural Competence

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor''s degree in psychology, social work or related field

Tools

SIRS (START Information Reporting System)

Job description

• Provide a supporting and encouraging environment for caregivers and persons receiving therapeutic coaching.
• Implement all STC services as outlined in the START Therapeutic Coaching Manual.
• Collaborate with START clinical team to identify positive, strengths-based, and culturally competent therapeutic strategies.
• Communication with START team about biopsychosocial factors influencing current functioning, effects of interventions, and coaching outcomes.
• Provide modeling and education with entire family/support system to create a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Maintains timely documentation, session/visit notes, and other data, including START Information Reporting System (SIRS) entry.
• Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in a person's presentation and health.
• Maintain professional boundaries with persons and families receiving services and follow ethical and licensing guidelines.
• Serves as a positive representative for the START Program with other professionals, families and the community.
• Attend and participate in daily Triage with START team and system partners.
• Maintain knowledge of various intervention practices through training and in-service opportunities presented or discovered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other human service-related field.
• Minimum of 2-years of experience working with persons with ID/A and mental health needs.
• Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in implementing therapeutic coaching strategies and maintaining a supportive environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. Proficient in documentation and communication with clinical teams to ensure effective intervention outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Therapeutic Coaching
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Documentation Management
• Cultural Competence
• Intervention Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Therapeutic Coaching
• Documentation Management
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Strengths-Based Strategies
• Crisis Intervention

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Boundary Management
• Supportive Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Act 33 Clearance
• Act 34 Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Health
• Human Services
• Therapeutic Strategies
• Family Support

Tools & Technologies

• START Information Reporting System (SIRS)