A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
FEE FOR SERVICE THERAPIST HIBISCUS CHILDRENS CENTER - 3.6
Fort Pierce, FL Job Details Part-time 19 hours ago Qualifications Childhood development Working with pediatric populations Experience working with children Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills Full Job Description
POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for providing appropriate therapeutic interventions to children and families receiving services from Hibiscus Children's Center. Fee for Service Therapists may be assigned to work with outpatient clients in the community.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all services provided comply with Medicaid requirements, contract, licensing, and grant agreements Collaborate with referring agent and appropriate community resource staff Complete all client related documentation, including but not limited to, in-depth psychosocial assessments, treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, transfer summaries and discharge summaries, in accordance with agency policy (VOCA Funded activities) Manage behavioral health crisis situations, including assessment for need to be placed in more restrictive environment, such as a crisis stabilization unit or acute psychiatric inpatient care (VOCA Funded Activities-Case Management) Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to community outpatient clients (VOCA Funded activities) Identify support services needed for successful discharge and transition into next placement (VOCA Funded Activities-case management services) Act as a liaison with outside social services agencies, schools, and other organizations (VOCA Funded Activities -case management) Testify in court, when needed Provide at least 10 hours of direct client contact services per week Maintain VOCA client caseload in accordance with VOCA budget requirements Complete time sheets in accordance with VOCA requirements Provide accurate and timely input of daily activity and associated documentation into medical records system (ECr). Complete required annual trainings (20 hours) Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Master's in Social Work (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college, in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services Two years experience in working with children with emotional disturbances, abuse or neglect Unlicensed therapists are required to participate in 4 hours of supervision per month with licensed practitioner within their field of practice Licensed therapists are required to participate in 2 hours of supervision per month unless waived by program director Must be able to travel
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to work in team environment with diverse employees and client population Understanding of infant and child growth and development Awareness of socio-cultural characteristics of clients population Computer skills This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(N=needed P=preferred) Sitting N Standing N Walking N Lifting P Carrying P Kneeling N Pushing/Pulling N Bending/Stooping N Climbing n/a Reaching N Crawling/Crouching N Repetitive Motions P Transporting P Other (describe ) )
