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Entry Level Therapist
Summary
Title:Entry Level Therapist
ID:1203
Department:Child & Family Services
Employment Type:Full Time
Pay Rate:N/A
Location:Baton Rouge, LA
Education:Graduate Degree
Experience:1-3 Years
Licensure:N/A
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide intensive in-home services to families that have an identified need for treatment using the Homebuilder’s Evidence-based model of family therapy, in order to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement because of abuse, neglect, behavioral and/or emotional problems, or so that children already in foster care are reunited with the family or another permanent family, and to enhance the family’s level of functioning. Availability of services twenty-four (24) hours a days, seven (7) days a week.

JOB SUMMARY:
  • Specific duties of this position include the direct implementation of services, treatment, and networking of families receiving services in this program.
  • Casework services to families for the purpose of strengthening and preserving them; to include collateral contacts with schools, medical profession, court, mental health personnel, etc.
  • Court appearances and related work as necessary.
  • Coordinate case management services with DCFS staff, and make referrals to agencies which provide long-term case management services, if appropriate.
  • Participate in presenting and interpreting the concepts, procedures and skills of the Homebuilders model to a variety of community groups.
  • Participate in basic program training, on-going training and in-service training, and supervision.
  • Assist families in locating and accessing community resources for food, housing, clothing, income, medical assistance, etc.
  • Establish and maintain all client case records, case reports, and case statistics in a current and accurate manner in order to reflect family and therapist involvement and progress toward meeting treatment goals, and to document services provided. Complete monthly service hours, monthly mileage logs, reimbursement requests, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Attend and participate in unit meetings, division staffings, DCFS staffings, and other agency staffing involving the client’s family
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other social services degree.
  • Experience/Competencies: Crises intervention, individual and family counseling, parenting education, behavior management, community resource mobilization, and coordination.  
  • Competency in teaching skills to parents and youth, i.e. using REBT, teaching behavior management skills, teaching youth to correct negative behaviors, etc.
  • Work with school systems, medical profession, substance abuse clinics, juvenile courts, social services, public and private community agencies, church and civic organizations.
  • Demonstrate experience as a positive contributor in a team. The ability to promote ethnic and cultural sensitivity in all facets of professional and program work.
  • Advocate for families’ rights in utilization and interaction with community health, education, employment, and welfare systems.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends

BENEFITS: 
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge offers a comprehensive benefit package to include:  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

 

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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