Lead Therapist (53388)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Therapist provides clinical leadership for the program's therapists and carries a reduced caseload serving children in foster care and their parents and families. This position supervises and mentors therapists, provides clinical consultation and case review, and ensures fidelity to trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety, and the Nurturing Parenting Program. The Lead Therapist works closely with the Project Director to meet program objectives and maintain compliance with SAMHSA and agency standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and case consultation to therapists.
• Review clinical documentation for quality, timeliness, and fidelity to evidence-based models, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Monitor fidelity to TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, the Nurturing Parenting Program, and other evidence-based practices used by the program.
• Maintain a reduced caseload, providing comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide therapeutic visitation, using family time to strengthen parent-child relationships and support safe reunification.
• Facilitate the Nurturing Parenting Program and other caregiver education groups.
• Provide Seeking Safety, individually or in groups, for adolescents and parents affected by trauma and substance use.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, and serve as clinical backup to therapists during crises.
• Review referrals and assist the Project Director with case assignments based on clinical need.
• Collaborate with child welfare case managers, the dependency court, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including chart reviews, outcome monitoring, and grant data collection.
• Support training and onboarding of staff in trauma-informed care and program practices.
• Document all services in CDS and/or CCWIS within required timeframes.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Perform other duties as assigned.