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Therapist - Foster Care

Necco

#Therapist #Assessments #Microsoft Office #Risk Management #Individual Therapy #Group Therapy #Electronic Health Record

Quick overview

The therapist will provide therapeutic services to clients and youth within the Foster Care and Independent Living programs, working with the treatment team to achieve client goals. Key duties include managing caseloads, completing clinical documentation, providing various therapy types, and ensuring treatment goals align with measurable outcomes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree and relevant professional licensure depending on the state (e.g., LSW contingent on obtaining LGSW/LCSW in WV, or specific licenses in KY/OH). A valid driver's license and the ability to navigate and execute software programs are also mandatory requirements.

postgraduate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateRecord KeepingMentoringCollaborationTreatment PlanningRisk ManagementSafety PlanningClinical SupervisionIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyBillingPrior AuthorizationsCaseload ManagementFamily TherapySoftware NavigationComprehensive AssessmentsClinical Intakes

Job description

Position Summary

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Therapist for our Integrated Services Program (Foster Care and Independent Living.) This role will provide therapeutic services to our clients and youth while working with the treatment team to reach their goals. This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.

You should be accurately described as

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following

Caseload Management & Productivity
Complete clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments for youth and ensure medical necessity is met
Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and treatment needs
Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as required
Meet or exceed billable hours
Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes
Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.
Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)
Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position

Data Entry
Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process
Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications

Crisis Prevention/Risk Management
Conduct safety planning, as needed
Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner