Job Title: Residential Therapist
Department: Residential Services
Employment Status: Full-time/Regular/Exempt
Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and working towards licensure by the State of Indiana as a LMHC, LCSW, or HSPP. Professional licensure preferred. Depending on the assignment, additional experience and specialized credentialing and/or licensing may be required in the areas of Substance Use Disorders or Sexually Maladaptive behavior. One year Residential/Social service experience is preferred.
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
Job Summary: Provide treatment oversight and direction including matters related to assessment and treatment planning/review for residential youths for approximately two cottages. Complete clinical assessments and direct clinical services for assigned youth. Assist with staff development activities related to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision within the framework of Trauma-Focused CBT. The therapist must demonstrate sensitivity to the service population's religious, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
Treatment
● Complete individual, group and family therapy per treatment plans and as scheduled
● Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis response
Administrative
● Complete Clinical Services Assessments to provide provisional DSM diagnoses for clients
● Complete Clinical Services Treatment Plans
● Complete Clinical Services prior authorizations for services
● Complete Service Note Documentation
● Complete Critical Incident Reports when necessary
● Assist with residential program development research, planning, and implementation
Supervisory
● Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision
● Provide clinical expertise or trainings for internal needs and external stakeholders
Consumer Relations
● Communicate with DCS Caseworkers, County Probation Officers, Judges, and parents as needed and when requested
● Participate in Child and Family Team meetings as requested by DCS or Probation
● Participate in Court Reviews as requested by DCS Caseworkers, County Probation Officers, or Judges
Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
● Participate in scheduled Treatment Review Meetings for assigned youths as needed
● Promote a Christ-Centered environment within the cottage and campus setting facilitating and/or supporting Houseparent facilitation of devotions in the cottage setting; support Josiah White’s Chaplain and/or Spiritual Life Director in campus Spiritual Life programming.
● Participate and complete Model of Care training.
● Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision
Physical Demands of Position
● Must be able to complete First Aid/CPR expectations per the Red Cross. Specifically, must be able to get down to the floor and stand back up to perform chest compressions to the depth of at least two inches and give rescue breaths which includes getting on knee(s) and leaning forward without putting pressure on victim’s head.
● Must be able to complete the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints) in order to become certified. This may include the following:
o Vertical Containment-Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Lead with the foot and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands and grasp your wrist while pointing your elbows to the ground. Maintain chest to back contact while alternating and widening your stance.
o Object Containment and Release- Assist a partner who has applied the embrace on an individual using an object aggressively. Establish a position on the side of the aggressor closest to the object. Secure the wrist. Using both hands, slide the thumb to a parallel position with the fingers. Release the object by pulling up or pushing down. Throw the object a safe distance away. Communicate with your partner and the aggressor to determine direction.
o Leveraged Embrace- Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Step in and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands first then slide to the aggressor’s wrist. Grasp each of the aggressor’s wrists and slide your elbow to the crest of the hip. (Same side of the aggressor's body as your head). Leverage the hip forward with your elbow while alternating and widening your stance.
o Assisted Relocation- From the leveraged embrace, go to the side opposite your partner’s head. Take the grasp of the wrist opposite from you. Place your free hand on the shoulder nearest to you. Stay close and communicate.
o Single Staff Follow Down- From the leveraged embrace, follow the downward movement by going to the knee opposite your head while leaning into the aggressor. Use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side while positioning your body perpendicular from the chest-to-back contact. Spread your legs for stability. The individual’s shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor. Maintain chest-to-back contact and elbow leverage.
o Duel Staff Bring Down- From the leveraged embrace, ask for assistance to take the aggressor to the floor. Approach on the head side of your partner and secure the legs by dropping to a knee and grasping the ankles in front. (Left to left, right to right).Plant the feet to the floor and communicate with your partner. Go down on the knee opposite your head and use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side. The shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor. Stack the legs, make chest contact with the back of the knees, and forearm contact with the thighs and shins. Lay flat with your legs spread for stability.
● Must be able to handle the stress of intervening in crisis situations, handling medical emergencies, and making decisions quickly.
● Must be able to do significant walking.
Working Conditions
● Normal work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexibility may be needed to meet changing needs of the organization
● Clinical on call every 10 weeks as scheduled by the supervisor..
● Must attend work regularly and be on time.
● Must be able to work with resident’s medical problems, including exposure to bodily fluids.
Department: Residential Services
Employment Status: Full-time/Regular/Exempt
Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and working towards licensure by the State of Indiana as a LMHC, LCSW, or HSPP. Professional licensure preferred. Depending on the assignment, additional experience and specialized credentialing and/or licensing may be required in the areas of Substance Use Disorders or Sexually Maladaptive behavior. One year Residential/Social service experience is preferred.
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
Job Summary: Provide treatment oversight and direction including matters related to assessment and treatment planning/review for residential youths for approximately two cottages. Complete clinical assessments and direct clinical services for assigned youth. Assist with staff development activities related to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision within the framework of Trauma-Focused CBT. The therapist must demonstrate sensitivity to the service population's religious, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
Treatment
● Complete individual, group and family therapy per treatment plans and as scheduled
● Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis response
Administrative
● Complete Clinical Services Assessments to provide provisional DSM diagnoses for clients
● Complete Clinical Services Treatment Plans
● Complete Clinical Services prior authorizations for services
● Complete Service Note Documentation
● Complete Critical Incident Reports when necessary
● Assist with residential program development research, planning, and implementation
Supervisory
● Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision
● Provide clinical expertise or trainings for internal needs and external stakeholders
Consumer Relations
● Communicate with DCS Caseworkers, County Probation Officers, Judges, and parents as needed and when requested
● Participate in Child and Family Team meetings as requested by DCS or Probation
● Participate in Court Reviews as requested by DCS Caseworkers, County Probation Officers, or Judges
Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
● Participate in scheduled Treatment Review Meetings for assigned youths as needed
● Promote a Christ-Centered environment within the cottage and campus setting facilitating and/or supporting Houseparent facilitation of devotions in the cottage setting; support Josiah White’s Chaplain and/or Spiritual Life Director in campus Spiritual Life programming.
● Participate and complete Model of Care training.
● Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision
Physical Demands of Position
● Must be able to complete First Aid/CPR expectations per the Red Cross. Specifically, must be able to get down to the floor and stand back up to perform chest compressions to the depth of at least two inches and give rescue breaths which includes getting on knee(s) and leaning forward without putting pressure on victim’s head.
● Must be able to complete the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints) in order to become certified. This may include the following:
o Vertical Containment-Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Lead with the foot and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands and grasp your wrist while pointing your elbows to the ground. Maintain chest to back contact while alternating and widening your stance.
o Object Containment and Release- Assist a partner who has applied the embrace on an individual using an object aggressively. Establish a position on the side of the aggressor closest to the object. Secure the wrist. Using both hands, slide the thumb to a parallel position with the fingers. Release the object by pulling up or pushing down. Throw the object a safe distance away. Communicate with your partner and the aggressor to determine direction.
o Leveraged Embrace- Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Step in and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands first then slide to the aggressor’s wrist. Grasp each of the aggressor’s wrists and slide your elbow to the crest of the hip. (Same side of the aggressor's body as your head). Leverage the hip forward with your elbow while alternating and widening your stance.
o Assisted Relocation- From the leveraged embrace, go to the side opposite your partner’s head. Take the grasp of the wrist opposite from you. Place your free hand on the shoulder nearest to you. Stay close and communicate.
o Single Staff Follow Down- From the leveraged embrace, follow the downward movement by going to the knee opposite your head while leaning into the aggressor. Use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side while positioning your body perpendicular from the chest-to-back contact. Spread your legs for stability. The individual’s shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor. Maintain chest-to-back contact and elbow leverage.
o Duel Staff Bring Down- From the leveraged embrace, ask for assistance to take the aggressor to the floor. Approach on the head side of your partner and secure the legs by dropping to a knee and grasping the ankles in front. (Left to left, right to right).Plant the feet to the floor and communicate with your partner. Go down on the knee opposite your head and use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side. The shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor. Stack the legs, make chest contact with the back of the knees, and forearm contact with the thighs and shins. Lay flat with your legs spread for stability.
● Must be able to handle the stress of intervening in crisis situations, handling medical emergencies, and making decisions quickly.
● Must be able to do significant walking.
Working Conditions
● Normal work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexibility may be needed to meet changing needs of the organization
● Clinical on call every 10 weeks as scheduled by the supervisor..
● Must attend work regularly and be on time.
● Must be able to work with resident’s medical problems, including exposure to bodily fluids.
