Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential. Pressley Ridge Benefits The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match Prescription coverage Dental and vision plans Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account Retirement savings plan with an employer match Free life insurance and AD&D Paid Time Off 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year) Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Position Summary The Therapist will provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. The Therapist will serve two families at a time for 4 to 6 weeks whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services. The Therapist will be trained in the HOMEBUILDERS model and will receive high quality clinical supervision and consultation on an ongoing basis. Essential Responsibilities 1. Structure services consistent with HOMEBUILDERS Standards: Meet with families 3-5 times a week Maintain a flexible workweek, scheduling sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including non-traditional hours Be available to client families via cell phone or pager. Complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referral. 2. Conduct clinical interventions consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS Standards: Assess safety, structure the family's home environment and use clinical strategies designed to promote safety. Conduct client-interactive, comprehensive, strength and behavior-focused assessments. Collaborate with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans directly related to the risk of out-of-home placement. Monitor progress, analyze barriers to goal achievement, and help families revise goals or plans as needed. Utilize motivation enhancement strategies to increase client motivation to change. Utilize research-based cognitive and behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change. Collaborate and advocate with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. 3. Participate in quality enhancement components of the HOMEBUILDERS model: Participate in quality improvement activities such as weekly consultation and supervision, ongoing training and professional development, and reviewing performance data and working towards quality improvement goals. 4. Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities: Complete and submit all clinical and agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Utilize online data management system for all clinical documentation. Submit all required personnel documents, as requested. Represent Pressley Ridge in community meetings and on inter-agency teams. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, referring agency staff and other community professionals. Qualifications State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies. Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance. Working Conditions Physical Demands. This position requires a low to moderate level of physical activity. Sitting for long periods of time. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision. Hearing. Environmental. Office environment, the community and client homes. Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments. Working Hours. Requires working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Experience Required 1 - 2 years: Experience working with children and/or adults and families Education Preferred Masters or better in Human Services or related field Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Saj3W4wRKFI9Zxws2DcS%2bQr" width="0" height="0" />

The Therapist will provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, and advocacy. Responsibilities include meeting families 3-5 times a week, flexible scheduling, safety assessments, and developing intervention goals. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, utilizing cognitive and behavioral strategies to facilitate change, and collaborating with community resources. Also, the Therapist will participate in quality improvement activities and complete clinical documentation accurately.

**Therapist**

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

**Job Description:**

- Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model
- Conduct crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy
- Serve two families at a time for 4 to 6 weeks
- Trained in the HOMEBUILDERS model with high quality clinical supervision and consultation

**Essential Responsibilities:**

- Structure services consistent with HOMEBUILDERS Standards
  - Meet with families 3-5 times a week
  - Maintain a flexible workweek, including non-traditional hours
  - Be available to client families via cell phone or pager

- Conduct clinical interventions consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS Standards
  - Assess safety and structure the family's home environment
  - Conduct comprehensive, strength and behavior-focused assessments
  - Collaborate with family members in developing intervention goals
  - Monitor progress and help families revise goals as needed
  - Utilize motivation enhancement and research-based cognitive strategies

- Participate in quality enhancement components
  - Engage in quality improvement activities such as weekly consultation and supervision

- Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities
  - Complete and submit all clinical and agency paperwork timely
  - Utilize online data management system for documentation
  - Represent Pressley Ridge in community meetings

**Requirements:**

- State Police, FBI clearance, child abuse clearance
- CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training
- Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance

**Working Conditions:**

- Physical Demands: Low to moderate level of physical activity, sitting for long periods
- Environmental: Office environment, community, and client homes
- Working Hours: Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

**Experience:**

- 1 - 2 years of experience working with children and/or adults and families

**Education:**

- Preferred: Masters or better in Human Services or related field

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