STRTP SMH - Costa Mesa, United States - South Coast Children's Society

Description

Job Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Orange County Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) is located in Fountain Valley and serves children ages 10-17 years old and non-minor-dependents. Clients have involvement with The Department of Children and Family Services and/or Regional Center. Clients experience a wide range of mental health issues, behavioral concerns, and emotional disturbances. The treatment team will provide comprehensive services to the clients and families with the goal of clients reuniting with their families or transitioning to a foster home within 6 months of admission.

Hope Healing Connection (HHC) is dedicated to delivering mental health and assessment services tailored for commercially insured adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples in the Inland Empire and Orange County. Our commitment extends to providing both in-office and telehealth therapy services, along with expert neuropsychological testing and evaluation.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize a trauma-informed approach when working with clients and their families.
• Provide individual and/or family therapy, formulate diagnoses and complete clinical assessments and treatment plans.
• Acquire and apply up-to date knowledge of evidenced based interventions and methodologies.
• Administer measures such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 and utilize results to inform treatment.
• Utilize Whole Person Care model when treatment planning to maximize client empowerment.
• Comply with all HIPAA and SCCS confidentiality standards.
• Adhere to all relevant standards and regulations for productivity, timeliness, and documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with outside agencies to ensure clients' treatment goals are met and in compliance with court-orders.
• Attend all required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings.
• Effectively collaborate with the program's multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and cohesive care.
• Skillfully manage crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook and able to navigate electronic health records systems.
• Understanding of the child welfare system and child development principles.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic approaches for high-risk youth.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
• Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:Education/Experience

1. Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
2. 2+ years' experience in providing psychotherapy.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LMFT required.
2. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
3. Completion of CPR/First Aid within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

**** SCCS supports eligible clinicians in obtaining and paying for certifications in evidenced based practices****