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West Virginia Employer Child Therapist in Morgantown, West Virginia
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below. MA/MS in Human Service Field. Currently holds or is actively pursuing a license in the State of West Virginia as one of the following: Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (LP) or pursuing Licensure as a Psychologist (Gold Card). If holding a provisional LPC License, must obtain a regular license as soon as eligible or at maximum within two (2) years from date of hire Knowledge of various diagnostic categories and clinical manifestations. Minimum one-year experience counseling children. Knowledge of agency, state, and federal guidelines. Ability to comply with Consumers Rights. Ability to comply with all of Policies and Procedures. Ability to comply with Division departmental safety procedures. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Ability to perform basic computer and E-Mail functions. _ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience providing behavioral interventions with children. __ ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assesses clients needs and evaluates the clients progress. Seeks supervision and training from the Assistant to the Clinical Director for questions and guidance regarding treatment, counseling, therapy, and therapy interventions. Develops measurable, observable, time-limited, independence-promoting objectives for inclusion in the treatment plan to address clients goals. Clarifies clients therapy objectives with clients, clients parents/guardians, and other treatment team members. Will provide group and individual therapy sessions in accordance with treatment schedule. Evaluates progress towards treatment objective(s) and revises treatment plan(s) as needed. Links clients and clients parents/guardians with necessary resources and services within the System or within the community to address client needs. Completes and submits documentation in a timely manner as required by the company, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurances, and any other licensing agencies. Participates in treatment plan meetings, staffing, and clinical meetings. Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills. Adheres to company Values & Standards of Performance & Ethical Conduct in addition to professional code of ethics in performing therapy services. Cultivates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, adhering to professional standards, reviewing professional publications, and establishing professional networks. Returns phone calls and handles referrals and time sensitive tasks in a timely manner. Adheres to timely and accurate documentation standards. Other duties as assigned.