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Therapist - Older Adolescent
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or designated supervisor, the Older Adolescent Program (OAP) Therapist carries a caseload which includes youth in care aged 17-21 years old. The therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy services, including placement stabilization services, community based interventions, and in-home treatment. Due to the community based nature of the work, transportation of youth in agency or personal vehicles may be required. Treatment may also aim to help youth in care with the identification, development, and restoration of family and support networks. Treatment is trauma-focused, with common clinical concerns including treatment of trauma symptoms, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and reluctance/resistance to treatment. The therapist will also be involved with developing trainings and conducting consultation services with OAP employees to provide support & stabilization for the sites at which the youth reside. This position requires effective verbal communication with team members, community resources and young people/families, as well as ability to provide ongoing required written documentation. Therapist must have effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Requires knowledge of trauma exposure, and knowledge of the 5 S's of trauma: Safety, Self-Regulation/Soothing, Supportive, Strengths, Self-Care, and an understanding of and recognition of the signs of traumatic stress. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical crisis intervention skills and techniques with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (21) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Therapist must also maintain flexibility to adjust work schedules according to needs of the program. RESPONSIBILITIES: Carries a selected caseload of older adolescent youth in care (age 17-21) Rotates and travels across the Chicagoland area between Older Adolescent Program TLP and ILO sites to provide services Facilitate individual, group and family treatment modalities Formulates and frequently reviews treatment plans with supervisor Administers ongoing screening tools to assess the functioning, needs, and progress of the youth Prepare required clinical documentation such as Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, and Quarterly Progress Reports Implements an intentional trauma-focused treatment process that incorporates attachment theory, cognitive behavioral approaches, and strengths/skills based interventions Takes leadership in the planning and facilitation of clinical trainings for OAP team Works closely with other team members to meet the needs of youth in care, through participation in site team meetings, youth staffing meetings, and site supervisor meetings Provides support and teaches OAP team methods for managing clinical and crisis issues Assists youth and employees to help create safety plans, and helps to initiate clinical consultation and services that aim to stabilize the youth's placement to reduce crisis and placement disruption Attends agency seminars and trainings to increase professional knowledge and skills Liaison to DCFS or other agency (courts, school districts, hospitals, SASS, outside treatment providers, etc.), to communicate concerns, goals, progress, and treatment accomplishments On call / afterhours response to clinical crisis situations when they arise Determines with the team, needs for adjunctive community programs (schools, recreation, jobs, vocational opportunities, medical, etc.) Locates and evaluates resources as needed; works closely with case management team to facilitate referrals for supportive services Liaison/facilitator in community, police and neighborhood situations Participates in psychotropic medication reviews Documents all provided services as required by agency policy Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect Understand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve month period Ability to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery Maintains electronic calendar to provide accounting for daily activities and provides permissions for viewing to the appropriate individuals Performs the above tasks under close weekly support, supervision, training, and direction of the clinical services manager or designated supervisor Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to communicate effectively via email Maintain a professional standard when representing the agency or young people Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or Doctorate degree in Social Work or related Human Service field with LSW or LPC upon hire. LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility. Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strength based approach preferred Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance Valid Illinois Driver's license No history of child abuse or neglect Ability to pass background and drug screen Additional Benefits A $10/month wellness stipend will be provided to those employees who provide proof of their gym membership or payment for a fitness app. This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt .
Company:
Lawrence Hall
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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