ISS Home Based Therapist-FT
Company: Variety Care Inc
Location: Meridian
Posted on: May 5, 2025
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Job Description:
DEFINITION:The Intensive Safety Services (ISS) therapist
provides in-home therapeutic services to families who are at risk
for child welfare court involvement. Team members work with the
families for an average of 4-6 weeks with sessions 3-5 times per
week; therapist carry an average of three families. All service
activities are designed to support the outcomes of safety,
permanence, and well-being of Oklahoma's
children.SUPERVISION:Position is supervised by Program
Manager.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
TO:Manages a case load of three to four family systems referred to
us by Oklahoma Human Services, in person at least three times per
week with highly complex cases requiring intensive clinical service
and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment
experience.Implements evidence-based interventions in the context
of individual, family, and/or group therapy.Provide on-call and
after hours support to families to support family stabilization and
to help prevent disruption.Connects families with community
resources and services and assists with overcoming barriers to
accessing services.Assists families with special funding to bridge
gaps for existing and emerging needs that threaten family
stability.Performs intakes and diagnostic assessments to include
client's symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals,
and preferences.Delivers services which address behavioral
healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery
focused, strengths based, culturally competent, client centered,
trauma informed, and cooccurring capable.Collaborates with
Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) and community partners to
foster stabilization, ensure service transfers as indicated, and
provide care navigation.Provides crisis management services, which
may include face-to-face or telephone interviewing of the client;
assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available
support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate
intervention, including hospitalization. In the cases where a
potential for harm exists, will complete appropriate assessment
tools and, if needed and in consultation with management will
facilitate referral to an appropriate level of care. Immediately
seeks consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations,
including potential safety concerns.Obtains and maintain required
credentialing including but not limited to licensure or under
supervision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment
Practitioner (AODTP) status.Obtains and maintains understanding and
competency in any other instruments required by agency contracts,
payors' and/or commonly used by mental health/substance use
professionals.Participates in staff consultations, case staffing
with consumers, contract partners, and other services providers to
coordinate care needs.Supports the monitoring and tracking of
outcome measures for clients.Maintains clinical records in a timely
manner, as required by agency policy, contracts, funding sources
and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms in a
manner consistent with requirements.Maintains professional
competency in the area under one's responsibility through
appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and training. Comply
with all requirements to maintain professional
certification(s).Knowledgeable regarding: Oklahoma Human Services
ISS contract, service provisions and electronic record
requirements; NorthCare's electronic record system and public
folders; CCBHC requirements, and other relevant contracts or public
policy impacting service population.Promotes a warm and engaging
organizational culture in line with Northcare values, trauma
informed care, and health and wellness.Provides integrated services
that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible.Returns phone calls
and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily.
Maintains consistent work attendance and contacts supervisor on
timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences.Completes all
NorthCare required courses and training and complies with all
agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to
documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.Performs any
reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but
not specifically described in work performed.POSITION
REQUIREMENTS:Position requires a master's degree in social work,
psychology or a related human services field and licensure in the
State of Oklahoma, in one of the mental health disciplines or under
board approved supervision for licensure. Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT,
LADC-MH, LBP, or under supervision required; if licensed, employee
must complete continuing education requirements required for
licensure maintenance.This position provides community based for 20
or more hours of a 40-hour work week or over 50% of the designated
work week. A community setting is defined as any non-designated
NorthCare Office. Community based staff may be expected to provide
services in a multitude of community settings, including but not
limited to, a client's home, in the community at a local venue or
agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the
office. Staff who are considered community based may have limited
access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical
thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as
they present. Staff who are community based are expected to travel
to and from appointments and are required to have 'business
purposes' added to their auto insurance. Community based staff
should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology
while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot
stipend. Community-based staff are considered essential workers and
may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if
required by their program.This position requires a high degree of
flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word
processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must
demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to
effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking clients.
Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional
dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.Must
have access to reliable transportation and local travel is required
. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver's
license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide
verification of current automobile liability insurance including
uninsured motorist coverage. Must be COVID 19 vaccinated and follow
CDC guidelines regarding COVID vaccination.Must possess and
maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or
obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must complete
all NorthCare required training within 30 days of employment with
NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment
with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with
NorthCare.Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to
any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that
apply to his/her/their job responsibilities.by Jobble
Keywords: Variety Care Inc, Edmond , ISS Home Based Therapist-FT, Healthcare , Meridian, Oklahoma
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