Therapist (53389)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Therapist provides trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services to children in foster care and their parents and families. This position conducts behavioral health assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides individual, family, and group therapy, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Seeking Safety. The Therapist also facilitates the Nurturing Parenting Program and therapeutic visitation to strengthen parent-child relationships and support safe reunification and permanency, working with child welfare, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and trauma assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with children, parents, and caregivers.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using TF-CBT and other trauma-informed interventions.
• Provide Seeking Safety, individually or in groups, for adolescents and parents affected by trauma and substance use.
• Provide therapeutic visitation, using family time to strengthen parent-child relationships and support safe reunification.
• Facilitate the Nurturing Parenting Program and other caregiver education activities.
• Provide psychoeducation to children, parents, and caregivers on trauma and its effects.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and complete clinical measures at required intervals.
• Coordinate care with child welfare case managers, the Case Manager/Referral Specialist, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case staffings, and team meetings, and provide clinical updates as requested.
• Document all services in CDS and/or CCWIS within required timeframes.
• Collect data for grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Perform other duties as assigned.