Position Summary:

Provides a full range of assessment, consultation and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders, for identified youth. This position is community based with travel required. Services are provided in schools and client homes.

Essential Job Functions:

Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at the rate of 120 hours per month.
Conducts intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients.
Assessments are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures relative to frequency, documentation and timeliness
The Intake Assessment is an integrated, longitudinal, strength-based document, reflecting a recovery oriented process, and utilizing both mental health and substance abuse diagnostic tools. The therapist is responsible for implementing this tool in

accordance with the CCISC model and philosophy.

Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, increases client sense of safety and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information in a trauma informed manner.
Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client.
Written treatment plans are developed with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable.
The treatment plan should contain be strength-based, with Recovery/Resiliency based treatment recommendations.
Conducts individual, group and family counseling activities as required.
All clinical activities are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies, and procedures.
Prepares written documentation for each service conducted.
Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures.
All regulatory and reimbursement forms are accurately completed and submitted within the required timeframes
Service Manager and progress notes are completed on a daily basis.
Treatment records accurately reflect the nature of the service activity provided, the timeliness of services, and the outcome.
Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, CARF standards and agency policy and procedure
Participate in case conference
Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Health Therapist (50872)