JOB TITLE: Therapeutic Behavioral On-Site Therapist

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024

PROGRAM: Children's Services

REPORTS TO: Children's Services Manager

FACILITY: Williamsburg

CITY: Lakeland

JOB STATUS: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

This position entails intensive in-home therapeutic/clinical interventions for children ages birth to 17. The therapist must identify problem areas and formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan with the client and family. Clinical interventions also include group therapy and/or supportive family counseling for the child's caregivers/parents and siblings. The DSM is to be utilized to determine the mental health diagnosis of the child and therapeutic/clinical interventions needed. Though this position will primarily be assigned to Polk County, clients residing in Hardee or Highlands Counties may be assigned depending on caseload and client needs. This position will also be responsible for the duties associated with the Hardee County Behavioral Health Therapist position until the Hardee County Behavioral Health Therapist position is filled.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Attend all scheduled work hours, meetings, trainings, and other PRC functions in compliance with full time PRC employment;
• Make appropriate contacts with community providers that may be working with the child.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide on-site services, to optimize the functioning of recipients who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services, i.e., monitoring, linking, advocating, planning, and assessing.
• Services will be provided in- home, at daycare, in the school system, and in residential treatment facilities.
• Conduct assessments/interventions which include assessment of substance abuse/co-occurring issues, mental health disorders, and family systems issues.
• Access appropriate PRC and/or Community Resources for the child and family;
• Interact professionally with families, school personnel, inter/intra agency representatives and the general public.
  • Assist recipient in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.

Qualifications:

Education:

A Master's Degree from an accredited university or college

Experience:

• With an infield degree at least one year experience providing therapy to children with serious emotional disturbances. This may include Internship and Volunteer Services.
• Must have knowledge and experience in using local community resources as referrals.
• Experience in basic child development.
• Experience in family relations.

Certifications:

Professional enhancement training annually including all required PRC training

Training:

Will be provided by PRC for organization information. Program specific training will be provided by the Resiliency Team Leader and the Assistant Resiliency Team Leader.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Presentation skills
• Ability to deal with stressful situations or difficult people.
• Ability to make competent independent decisions relating to recipients service needs.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Ability to conduct assessments/interventions which include assessment of substance abuse/co-occurring issues, mental health disorders, and family systems issues.
• Ability to react to change productively.
• Ability to act/react quickly and professionally in a variety of relevant crisis situations;
• Ability to access appropriate PRC and/or Community Resources for the child and family;
• Ability to interact professionally with families, school personnel, inter/intra agency representatives and the general public

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation and be of age 21 years old to be an approved Driver

Must have clean driving record - DMV check will be performed upon hire

Must provide proof and maintain personal vehicle coverage of $50,000/$100,000 Bodily Injury Liability

Requires Valid Florida Driver's license

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, fax/copier, TV/VCR/DVD, and cell phone

Supervisory Relationship(s)

None

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.