Therapist PRN

About Upbring 

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.  

About New Life Residential Treatment Center

Many of the girls arrive at New Life after experiencing severe abuse or neglect. These courageous young women are between the ages of 11-17, and they begin to grow and heal through in-depth clinical therapy, personal development activities and spiritual care in a safe setting.

Girls stay an average of six to eight months and begin to feel a restored sense of hope in their futures – thanks to the support of New Life’s staff and therapists specializing in Trauma-Informed Care. Often during the healing process, girls discover special interests and talents and begin to live a healthy lifestyle. Many girls are either reunited with biological family or connected with a loving foster family after living at New Life.

What You'll Do

The Therapist is a member of the program’s clinical team. The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, conducts assessments, and works in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop treatment plans and conduct utilization reviews. The Therapist is primarily responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of the clinical care for the youth in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards 

• Complete a comprehensive psychological assessment to initiate ongoing behavioral health counseling for youth; complete the intake, admission, and assessment of new youth
• Complete assessments at the point of intake, throughout the treatment process and at discharge to ensure youth’s treatment plans are meeting established goals and objectives
• Comply with HIPPA privacy regulations and always maintain confidentiality
• Prepare for periodic treatment review meetings by completing progress reports and updated treatment plans
• Regularly monitor the emotional, mental, and social well-being of youth and provide or arrange for services as deemed appropriate
• Coordinate and complete discharge or placement services
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Communication  

• Complete and update resident case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and other related information regarding the youth’s behavior outcomes
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate individual, family and group therapy sessions to address youth’s emotional, mental, and social well-being and as outlined in the treatment plan
• Update resident records/files with behavior issues, concerns, incidents, and progress in a timely manner and in compliance with Agency and licensing standards and federal and state regulatory requirements

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Provide Clinical Director or Clinical Program Manager and other members of the clinical team with resident progress and treatment needs
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and participate in on-call rotation as needed
• May be required to complete driving duties as driver and/or accompanying during transport. Subject to being designated as an authorized driver
• Work closely with Clinical Director, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure program operations, policies, and procedures are executed in a manner that meets the needs of the youth and achieves program goals and objectives

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the youth utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidence-based practices and screening (assessments); create and update treatment plans, including youth treatment goals and activity formulation
• Provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to youth who are in psychological distress
• Utilize positive youth management techniques, including verbal re-direction, de-escalation and physical containment when handling behavioral issues and crises with youth
• Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with the Clinical Director/Lead Clinician, clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, community partners, service providers, management, and staff to ensure the needs of the youth and program goals, objectives, and services are being met at the highest quality, work within the established ethical boundaries
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Minimum Requirement

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field
• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC full Texas licensure 
• 1 years’ relevant experience
• Must have valid TX driver license and auto insurance to be designated as an authorized driver
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, parents, and families
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write accurate and legible case notes without grammatical errors
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with the Counseling or Social Work Code of Ethics
• The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Requirment

• 3 years’ previous therapy/clinical experience with children and/or adolescents
• Previous experience providing therapy in an RTC environment, highly preferred
• TIC Training experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population)

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403b 
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services 
• Gym Memberships 
• Donated Leave Program 
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging  

We are a diverse and inclusive organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best to fulfill our mission to break the cycle of child abuse. 

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