MST Clinical Therapist $2500 retention bonus

This position is eligible for 2500 retention bonus Job Summary The Providence Center Child & Adolescent Services Multisystemic Therapy MST Clinical Therapist will provide community based treatment for youth and family with complex clinical social and educational problems Over a period of 4 6 months services are delivered in homes neighborhoods schools and communities Emphasis is on promoting behavioral change in the youths natural environment Family interventions seek to promote the parents capacity to monitor and discipline the adolescent Initial family sessions identify the strengths and weaknesses of the youth his family peers school and other factors Problems throughout the family are explicitly identified for change and the strengths of each system are used to facilitate such change Duties and Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of assigned consumers Provide individual group and family mental health andor substance abuse therapy Perform and record mental status examination Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines Mediate and resolve family problems and remain in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis DSM IV Assess clinical emergencies including suicide and danger to others Develop and present verbally and in writing a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues Use psychiatric consultation and intervention when clinically appropriate Use knowledge to decide appropriate levels of care in order to refer to various points in the continuum of care Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input Apply knowledge of psychopathology and primary methodologies of psychotherapy Identify specific therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific problems Provide psychotherapy and group therapy both short and long term Demonstrate awareness and skill in addressing areas related to diversity Identify psychiatric disorders in parentscaretakers of clients and incorporate the necessary theory and treatment techniques into the work with the client system Recommend program terminations and coordinate in accordance with Center and referral source policies Ensure collection of urine samples and complete related paperwork and breathalyzer testing as required by contract Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements Complete initial assessment forms Complete progress notes with appropriate format Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input Complete a clear specific behaviorally oriented treatment plan as required with consumer signature Complete required reports and evaluations Complete a TherapistCounselor Field Visit Before and After form Audiotape of a home visit per month and a TherapistCounselor Tape Review Drop off form for review Collaborate with other providers agencies and individuals in the consumers network of care Maintain knowledge of the systems services and resources available to the population and access them as needed Communicate with various local agencies and individuals as well as with Center staff Attend trainings case presentations and conferences Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff consumers community agencies funding sources and the public Serve on appropriate Center committees Requirements Knowledge about human development for children ages 5 18 including the ability to identify developmental delays Skill in evaluation and clinical treatment with children ages 5 18 and their families with serious emotional disturbance and behavior disorders Basic knowledge about psychiatric medication and is aware of significant side effects Must possess theoretical knowledge and application of various treatment modesmodalities including family systems social ecological behavioral therapies cognitive behavioral therapy and pragmatic ie structural strategic and functional family therapies Must be able to adapt treatment techniques in a flexibly manner to meet clientfamily needs Knowledge of social skills assessment and intervention Masters degree in Social Work MSW or related field plus two 2 years of work experience in social work or clinical treatment LICSW LMFT LMHC preferred Must have experience with community based work andor severely emotionally disturbed adolescents Experience with implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youths natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth ie family peer school is preferred Bilingual preferred Insured auto and valid drivers license Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutions; Butler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values