Therapeutic Trainer
3 weeks ago
SUMMARY
The Therapeutic Trainer (TT&S) and Behavior Management Monitor (BMM) is a BA level paraprofessional who works in tandem with a lead clinician who provides home-based family therapy or behavior management support for families. The TT&S/BMM assists in the implementation of a treatment or behavior management plan created by the lead in collaboration with the youth, family and other providers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the identified youth and family in achieving the goals set in the action plan
- Reports to the lead clinician on the case on a regular basis
- Services many include teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage and control feeling and emotional responses to different situations
- Assist the family in addressing the emotional and mental health needs of the youth
- Available by phone for consultation
- Attend and participate in weekly CBHI team meeting
- Participate in regular monthly staff meeting and scheduled trainings as required
- Utilize fully all components of current electronic health record system
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies and procedures
- Adhere to the clinic’s Policy and Procedure Manual
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- MassHealth approved Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Social Science
- 1-2 years of experience working with children and families
- Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License require.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
- Directly reports to Child and Family Program Director.
- Direct reports of this position are none.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Therapeutic Trainer/Behavior Management Monitor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
SMOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm