Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist

JOB SUMMARY: Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Clinical Director of UMTYS, the Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist, as a member of a treatment team, provides diagnostic assessment, behavioral health therapy and occasional therapeutic behavioral services (TBS)/community psychiatric supportive services (CPST) to clients and their natural supports. Further, the Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist transitions clients in community settings and works to provide supervision, assistance to daily living, case coordination, counseling, guidance and transportation. The Community Independence Programs (CIP) Therapist is expected to meet the program’s productivity target for billable service each week.  Services take place in the home, office, and community.  Work hours are flexible, some evenings may apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide assessments, counseling/psychotherapy, and community support program services for clients, their natural supports, and significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.
• Accept caseload assignments from UMTYS leadership and jointly develop tasks and interventions that implement treatment goals.
• Provide Mental Health Assessment, Behavioral Health Therapy, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), and Community Psychiatric Supportive Services (CPST) including, but not limited to:
  • evaluations, assessments;
  • participation in the development of the client’s Individual Treatment Plan (ITP);
  • provides assistance and support in crisis situations;
  • support; including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the client’s mental illness;
  • individual interventions; symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms; assistance in increasing social support skills and networks;
  • symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms;
  • assistance in increasing social support skills and networks;
  • coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments;
  • coordination of all services identified on the client’s ITP;
  • necessary follow-up to determine if services are adequately meeting the needs of the client;
  • access resources in the community; and
  • assist in identifying apartment, securing lease of apartment, and moving into the apartment.
• Facilitate a psychotherapy group. 
• Assess each client to determine their proficiency in life skills and their ability to function in a group.
• Offer several modalities of teaching necessary life skills including daily living experiences, group and individual instruction. 
• Utilize group work skills to supervise a safe, growth-producing environment with which clients may address their educational and emotional needs.
• Provide adequate and appropriate supervision for all clients. This includes monitoring and observing a client’s home residence at least twice a month.
• Recognize the significance of the primary natural supports in the client’s life and demonstrate the skills to engage the client, primary natural supports and others as clinically indicated in the treatment planning process.
• Works a flexible work week and provides evening and weekend on-call coverage on a rotating basis.  A minimum of 50% of their week is devoted to productivity.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related field.
• Licensure:  Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT required.
• Competencies/Skills:
  • Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
  • Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
  • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment
  • Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
• Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families required.
• Other: Must be flexible to accommodate the changing needs of the program.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must have reliable transportation.

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.