DescriptionTherapist - Community OutreachJob Title: Therapist - Community Outreach- Houston CountyReports To: Community Reinforcement DirectorSummary:A Community Outreach Therapist is responsible for ensuring that the comprehensive psychosocial needs of his/her clients are identified and effectively met in a safe and structured community treatment environment. A Community Outreach Therapist supervises a caseload of clients that have been referred to the DYS Community Reinforcement program by the local Juvenile Court. The therapist facilitates and implements programmatic/therapeutic interventions with clients in their homes, schools, jobs, and community. In addition, this position makes the necessary professional contacts in the community to ensure satisfactory continuation of services. This position works with Juvenile Probation Officers, Juvenile Courts, Community Representatives and Service Providers, and parents and/or legal guardians to ensure continuity of services and continuations of the program, assists with direct contact required for each client through the different phases to successfully complete the program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manage caseload and documentationCounsel individuals, groups or families to help them understand problems and develop treatment plansIdentify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnose disordersProvide for referrals and community contactsQualifications:Bachelors or master's degree in human services field.Have the ability to make social perception, to make good judgement, to have the ability to resolve complex problems, to monitor clients, and to have excellent decision making skills.Have extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and mind-body techniques.Have excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.Have experience working within a medical system and/or on a interdisciplinary team.Have excellent computer skillsHave worked with Electronic Health Records/systems, be proficient and easily learn new systems of operations.Must be able to work independently, without direct oversight and supervision.Pathway is committed to Diversity and Inclusion.We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/DisabilityDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceMedical specialties:PediatricsSchedule:Monday to FridayEducation:Bachelor's or Master's (Required)Work Location: On the roadRequirementsBachelor's Degreeor Master's DegreeCompany InformationTo provide the degree and quality of service in the least restrictive environment for our neighbor's children that we would be compelled to provide for our own and to provide these services wherever possible in a manner that reflects the best of traditional and contemporary values embraced by families. Additionally, the program must strive to make itself accessible to families and agencies with varying abilities, mechanisms, and resources for funding services.
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Community Therapist- Houston County