Therapist/School based Jefferson County

17 hours ago

Martinsburg, United States KVC Health Systems Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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KVC employees are expected to work with children and families, community partners and each other using KVC values: The heart of our work is helping people. Our character is built on authenticity and compassion. Family connection drives culture. Collaboration fuels our improvement. Urgency and innovation mark our approach. Diverse perspectives are key progress. Additionally, staff members are expected to be role models for children and families, be solutions focused and upon their strengths. KVC employees are also expected to maintain knowledge of, and adhere to, all company policies and procedures.

Want to join a team that provides dedication to our families we serve. We are currently looking to hire a therapist that will work in Jefferson County School system. Your home office will be in Martinsburg office where you will find comfort and support needs from our dedicated staff.

Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a social service related field.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners or equivalent board. Will achieve licensure to the highest level possible within a 2 year time period.

Experience: Minimum two years experience in children and family services, with preferable knowledge and demonstrated experience of the WV Medicaid Program.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Summary: The Therapist is a master’s level employee who provides therapy to foster/adoptive children under the Medically Necessary category. The therapist may also assist with Socially Necessary services as necessary. The therapist works with the client, family, community partners and other KVC team members to provide services according to agency and Atrezzo guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned according to the qualification of staff and development of programs.

• Continues to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence based practice necessary to support contract services.

• The Therapist will act as a member of a treatment team and give feedback on client progress.

• The Therapist will provide treatment as directed by the treatment plan and more often as necessary.

• The Therapist will travel (possibly to multiple counties in a service area) and be able to work in homes of families that are served.

• The Therapist will assist in assessment and the formation of the child’s initial and master treatment plan.

• The therapist will implement therapy plans for presenting problems requiring therapy intervention. Monitor consumer progress and adjust clinical approach as required.

• The Therapist will be knowledgeable in the areas of child development, parenting skills, and trauma.

• The Therapist will have knowledge of and utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) when providing treatment to children and families. The therapist will document use of these EBPs.

• The Therapist will have knowledge of Medically and Socially Necessary service techniques and proper documentation of these services.

• The Therapist will have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

• The Therapist will participate in a 24 hour on- call rotation.

• The Therapist will work with all community members involved in the child’s life including the birth mother or birth extended family. The Therapist will have a good working relationship with the Department of Health Services (DoHS).

• Meets with Regional Director for a minimum of one hour bi-weekly to provide supervision.

• Responsible for meeting performance expectations including contract requirements, timelines, regulations and laws.

• Provides direct services per program, state, and contract guidelines.

• Ensures services are in compliance with all regulatory standards and contract terms and conditions.

• Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to ensure smooth paperwork flow.

• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings, court hearings, consultations, and staff meetings, as required.

• Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff.

• Provides positive feedback to clients and staff.

• Provides culturally relevant and sensitive services to clients and ensures staff do the same.

• Provides back up support to contract services as requested.

• Observes children for signs of abuse and/or neglect.

• Maintains working relationships and communications with DoHS, FFTA and other community partners.

• Understands contract requirements and work to improve contract specific outcomes.

• Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions as identified by the supervisor or agency director.

• Complete ADP Core Competencies for Therapists and annual courses according to agency schedule.

• Therapists will be expected to complete 18-20 hours of their 40 hour work week as billable hours.

• Starting 1/1/2025, therapists will be expected to complete timesheets in ADP in a timely manner. Therapists will request supervisor approval prior to working overtime.

• Obtain CEUs as required by licensure and maintain all licensure requirements.

• Communicate with Vice President of Operations, Director of Permanency and Regional Director to discuss any issues that arise with a supervisee or direct service provider in regards to documentation or other concerns.

• Must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

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