Community Based Therapeutic Services Clinician

JOB TITLE: Community Based Therapeutic Services Clinician - Northern Ohio

Supervisor: Clinical Services Director

Goal: To provide high quality, trauma-informed and responsive therapeutic services and support to Gracehaven Community Based Team clients and their families, while utilizing evidence based therapies and treatment modalities.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

Provide individual and family based clinical services to youth who are at risk and/or have been exploited and are active clients engaged in Gracehaven Community Based Services (CPST)
Assess youth referred for Community Based Therapeutic Services and make treatment and level of care recommendations in accordance with diagnosis and medical necessity
Develop and implement individualized, therapeutic treatment plans in accordance with the youths diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Provide crisis management consultation and intervention services to youth and families when deemed necessary
Work in conjunction with Gracehaven Director of Clinical Services and Community Based Programming to identify and implement an evidence based treatment model for Community Based Treatment Services
Contribute to and foster a trauma-informed and responsive organizational culture
Maintain all compliance standards
Actively participate in supervision and ongoing professional development training to foster the development of clinical skills, provide best practice and enhance Gracehaven therapeutic services for youth and families who are at risk and/or have been exploited
Actively embrace staff spiritual responsibilities connected to COYFC

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Responsibilities:

Establish therapeutic rapport and relationships with Gracehaven Community Based Services clients and families
Assessment: Responsible for developing a comprehensive clinical formulation based on the completion of a diagnostic assessment, to establish medical necessity for services at time of admission. The comprehensive assessment will include at minimum an interview with the client, review of records, observation of current level of functioning, the formulation of a diagnostic impression, level of care, and individualized treatment recommendations.

Treatment Planning: Facilitate the collaborative development of an Individual Service Treatment Plan (ISP) with the client, family, and other service providers. Monitor implementation of this plan. Regularly review, update/revise service recommendations/treatment goals, intensity of services based on the ongoing assessment of clients progress and needs, and maintain medical necessity of this plan with the interdisciplinary team according to regulatory guidelines (i.e., OhioMHAS, Medicaid, etc.)
Therapy: Responsible for providing behavioral health services, including individual group, and/or family therapy to adolescents and families based on mutually agreed upon treatment goals with the client and/or caregivers as identified in the ISP Treatment Plan
Discharge Planning: Participate in quarterly Multidisciplinary Progress Review and Maintenance/Discharge Planning Meetings and serve as an advocate for the clients to ensure that appropriate level of care and services are being provided in the least restrictive environment necessary. Communicates change in recommendations and/or referrals in a timely and concise manner to all stakeholders.
Documentation: Provide accurate and timely documentation of service delivery and client's progress, in accordance with the treatment goals and within the timeliness set forth by the agency and regulatory guidelines.
Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate and maintain effective, timely and thorough verbal and written communication with clients, families, Gracehaven service team, and other interdisciplinary service team members pertinent to each client's formal/informal support system.
Crisis Intervention Services: Provide crisis management consultation services to Gracehaven Community Based Team (CPST), risk assessments and crisis intervention services to clients and families when deemed necessary. Identify clients with urgent/emergent mental healthy symptoms (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychosis, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities when appropriate.
Assist the client, their family, and the Gracehaven CPST service team in developing effective safety and/or behavioral intervention plans

Trauma Informed - Responsive Organizational Culture Requirements:

Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and supports the philosophy, goals, and mission of Gracehaven
Shares information and training resources with staff that support the implementation of trauma informed/responsive practices when interacting with clients, families, and service team members
Supports a trauma informed and responsive team ethos by modeling, coaching, and/or reinforcing the teaching of symptom management, including relaxation techniques, anger management, therapeutic goal-setting, problem solving, coping skills, etc.
Utilizes therapeutic, trauma informed/responsive intervention techniques before, during and after times of crisis to support safe client de-escalation and stabilization

Compliance Responsibilities:

Maintain an active license that is in good standing with the state of Ohio Social Work and Counselors Board
Obtain and maintain Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification, Gracehaven Level II QRTP approved trauma model
Participate in professional development (e.g. training, workshops, conferences, etc.) to maintain professional knowledge and proficiency, as well as the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) necessary to maintain appropriate licensure and credentialing
Clinical services must be provided in accordance with all Gracehaven policies and procedures, as well as all current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing Gracehaven Therapeutic Services. This includes, but is not limited to providing therapeutic services in a manner that ensures that the confidentiality of the client is maintained in accordance with federal HIPAA regulations
Maintain accurate and timely documentation/outcomes, data/records and service delivery requirements, as set forth by the agency policy and procedures and OhioMHAS
Meets monthly productivity standards for the position
Participates in program quality improvement activities and maintains quality assurance standards
Strives to maintain positive client and stakeholder satisfaction

Supervision and Team Responsibilities:

Attends all COYFC/Gracehaven training and staff meetings
Assists in all Gracehaven fundraising events and Development team initiatives
Actively participate in supervision, community team meetings, case reviews, and other intra-agency meetings
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services

Spiritual Responsibilities:

Because COYFC, its affiliates and subsidiaries are a part of the same faith-based organization and share a faith mission and set of values, we require all employees to consistently apply and live according to the faith based mission and theological beliefs of COYFC. Each staff member, regardless of role, is asked to:

Articulate and uphold COYFC religious beliefs and practices at work and outside of work. Each employee serves to represent the faith-based message and mission of COYFC (as outlined in the Statement of Faith and Mission) to the broader community
Be ready and willing to lead and contribute to distinctly Christian activities
Participate in and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and Bible teaching as an ongoing aspect of your role within Gracehaven
Seek God's guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole, as well as for specific ministry initiatives
Regularly encourage and provide instruction and guidance to existing and prospective staff, contractors, volunteers, interns, and leaders through the Bible
Pray for and share spiritual content with existing and prospective donors to COYFC and Gracehaven

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills in managing care to children and families, with experience in providing care to individuals impacted by trauma, especially sexual violence and trafficking, and their families
Excellent communication or interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, their families, and multidisciplinary professionals/service providers
Education: Master's degree in social work/counseling or a related behavioral sciences field from an accredited university or professional school required. Note: MSW and LPC interns under the direct supervision of an LISW-S or LPCC-S maybe considered for this role
Licensure: LSW or LPC issued from the State of Ohio Counseling and Social Work Board, or is license eligible and willing to obtain, required; LISW or LPCC (independent license) preferred; LISW-S or LPCC-S (supervisory license) preferred
Certifications: Level II or III QRTP approved Trauma Model certified is preferred; or willingness to obtain required.
Certification: Ohio Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certified, or willing to obtain certification
Transportation: A valid Ohio driver's license, automobile insurance that meets minimum requirements, and a safe driving record
Personal vehicle, reliable transportation that meets Ohio Highway Patrol Inspection Standards
Experience: Two (2) or more years providing trauma informed counseling to youth and families is preferred
Clean background check
Agreement with the Central Ohio Youth for Christ and Gracehaven Standards of Conduct and Statement of Faith