Residential Therapist

Location

Olathe, KS | United States

Job description

KidsTLC transforms the lives of children and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, developmental trauma, and autism. We implement a variety of evidence-based and researched best practices in our clinical services and treatment planning. KidsTLC delivers an integrated spectrum of medical, clinical, and residential services to children and families. Youth are typically placed out of the home (within the state of Kansas) due to behavioral or emotional disruption.

The Residential Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services and treatment planning for youth receiving residential treatment at KidsTLC. The therapist practices under intensive clinical supervision as needed and consistent with licensure status. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapies, participates in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team for treatment, and supports families and stakeholders in discharge planning. The majority of this position’s time is spent in therapeutic services, crisis management, client staffing, and collaborating with the treatment team. Additional time is spent on documentation, researching, gathering, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive individualized master treatment plan with an internal and external collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions with adolescents in PRTF treatment.
• Staff cases weekly during clinical multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Attendance in clinical supervision weekly.
• Attendance in unit transition meetings with staff and community. meetings/groups with clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of intake assessment, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, phone calls, etc. for that meets regulations of governing bodies.
• Be on call for clinical/program emergencies (i.e., run-away, suicidal ideation/attempt, aggressive/dangerous behavior) on a rotating basis with other members of the clinical team.
• Have a thorough understanding of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as a foundational understanding in the treatment of attachment and trauma. Participate in DDP trainings, and study groups.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the KidsTLC Constitution that guides trauma-informed care and consistently model it as a professional and team leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Strongly prefer licensed or temporarily licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT or LCMFT); psychologist or clinical psychotherapist (LMLP, LCP, or LP); professional counselor (LPC or LCPC); or social worker (LMSW or LSCSW). If the clinical candidate is engaging in practicum work or has applied for clinical licensure post-graduation, they will be under the intensive supervision of a licensed clinical level practitioner.
• Experience with adolescent juvenile offenders, children with severe emotional disturbances, and foster children, along with the knowledge of PRTF treatment is preferred.
• Excellent writing and computer skills are preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, record keeping, and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to assess and identify program measurements and outcomes.

• The employee must have the ability to respond to crisis and conflict with confidence and professionalism. 

Benefits: KidsTLC offers comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Short term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Ongoing Training & Development, Career Advancement.

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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