Therapist Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Therapist
Memphis, TN
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Under the direction of the Vice President of Social Services, the Therapist provides individual and family therapy with clients in the Foster Care Program; provides other social work services as necessary. Requirements
Master’s degree in Social Work and/or Counseling is required.
Must be licensed or certified in Professional Counseling, LCSW or LPC required.
Minimum of two years of experience working with children with emotional/behavioral problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory requirements for this position.
Essential Job Functions
Provide clinical therapy and supervision to all children assigned and their families in accordance with appropriate state and CWLA guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Complete Trauma Assessment and develop Safety Plans on an as-needed basis for High Risk youth.
Provide individual counseling and therapy to children in foster homes as needed.
Provide trauma-based and evidence-based training to program staff and foster parents.
Conduct group therapy with foster children and foster parents.
Recognize, intervene, and diffuse difficult and complicated situations using acquired experience and expertise.
Act as a liaison between the agency, collateral agencies, and other sources.
Keep the Supervisor informed of any issues, problems, and all activities.
Participate in individual, team staff, and other meetings.
Complete written records, reports, and all documentation in a timely fashion, including status changes. Input data in TFACTS and ExtendedReach system within required timelines.
Attend workshops, seminars, and in-service training to stay abreast of the latest issues, trends, and legislation related to child welfare services.
Provide departmental Annual Core Training when assigned by the Supervisor.
Provide follow-up and related services, as needed.
Maintain up-to-date case files for each assigned child.
Assist with the intake process/documentation for clients accepted in care.
Lead the program to design EBT treatment modalities for program success.
Create, design, and implement treatment to meet client’s individual needs.
Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
General working knowledge of family therapy, marital counseling, parent education, and substance abuse counseling.
Skills and ability to conduct group therapy as needed.
Administrative ability and skills to carry out departmental functions.
Possess a broad base of knowledge regarding services available to clients within the community.
Writing and computer skills include word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and the internet.
Ability to prepare necessary written reports.
Ability to exhibit initiative in asking questions, making recommendations, and independently handling assignments.
Organizational skills to determine workload priorities and complete a variety of tasks comprising a heavy workload in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Record-keeping skills to maintain accurate, up-to-date files so that information is readily researched and retrieved.
Ability to work as a team player and interact/assist all employees as necessary.
Possess the ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families, conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change, the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the employee and the ability to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served and their families.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally converse and comprehend effectively. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work in a non-smoking area
Special Conditions
This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record with appropriate level of automobile insurance. Function on call for emergencies.
Salary Description
$48,931 – $73,396