Residential Clinician

Residential Clinician

Requirements

• LCSW/LMFT/PhD (licensed) preferred.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Must be able to learn/use necessary computer program.

Responsibilities

• Supervision, protection, and care of children, both individually and in groups, at all times.
• Provide therapeutic services and/or clinical coordination services to each child assigned to the clinician.
• Assists each child in handling individual problems; Meets regularly with the child and caretakers (as applicable) for individual and family therapy.
• Formulates and implements in their caseload an overall treatment plan for each child and family, in conjunction with the child’s entire treatment team.
• Formulates and implements an overall coordinated services plan for each child and family in their caseload in cooperation with the client and family members.
• Meets regularly with the Direct Care Staff (YDCs) at unit staff meetings, unit meetings, and unit group meetings, regarding the coordination and implementation of treatment plans and specific problem situations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-based approach in engaging with children and their treatment team, and effectively uses this approach in their work in the unit; Conducts regular therapy sessions (individual, conjoint, family) with each child, parent(s) and significant people, in or out of the office as indicated by the treatment plan.
• Participates in unit life including dinners, events, etc.
• Coordinates visiting plans for each child with the treatment team, ensuring that the necessary staff is notified.
• Serves a Child and Family team facilitator as indicated and thoroughly evaluates the progress of each child through CFT process meetings, supporting and involving caretaker and natural supports as applicable.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of a safety plan and updates and adheres to all agency policies regarding paperwork requirements (Progress Notes, NSPs, CTPs, discharge summaries, etc.).
• Assists with coordination of psychiatric hospitalization in conjunction with Program Director and other staff.
• Completes all mandated paperwork per State/County requirements.
• Interfaces with all divisions/departments as indicated within Vista Del Mar on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains ongoing weekly contact with residents outside placement workers, guardians, relationship mentors, etc.
• Provides aftercare services as indicated.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.