Residential Therapist

Company: Anthony s Villa
Location: Castalia
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThe Residential Therapist provides clinical services to residents at Anthony's Villa group home, focusing on counseling, case management, and treatment planning. The Residential Therapist is responsible for fostering a therapeutic environment, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and promoting positive outcomes for clients.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Services

• Provide at least weekly individual counseling sessions for each client.
• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions (30 minutes each, Monday-Friday).
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans for clients in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate and deliver training to staff on evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of residents.
• Serve as a member of the admissions team, participating in client intake and onboarding processes.
• Remain on-call for crisis de-escalation or immediate client support as needed.Case Management
  • Conduct and maintain regular contact with caseworkers, guardians, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of all client forms, including intakes, diagnostic assessments (DAs), and treatment plans.
  • Manage school placements and collaborate with educational providers to support clients' academic success.
  • Facilitate RTIS discharge planning and review every 30 days.
  • Complete QRTP-compliant Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments every 90 days.Documentation and Compliance
    • Develop treatment plans/ISPs every 90 days in collaboration with case managers, probation officers, GAL/CASA, and other relevant stakeholders.
    • Conduct monthly reviews of incident reports with the team to identify trends and implement quality improvement measures.
    • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements, including QRTP standards and CARF accreditation.Quality Improvement and Reporting
      • Analyze incident trends to reduce the use of physical holds and enhance behavioral management strategies.
      • Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to guardians and other stakeholders.
      • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to elevate clinical practices and client outcomes.Program Support
        • Input respite clients into the RTIS system for tracking and reporting.
        • Collaborate with the team to develop and execute therapeutic programming and activities.
        • Actively contribute to program development and improvement efforts as part of the residential care team.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Education and Licensure
          • Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
          • Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); advanced licensure preferred.
          • Preferred: EMDR Certification (required within first 90 days)Experience
            • Previous experience in residential or outpatient behavioral health settings is highly desirable.
            • Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and behavioral health interventions.
            • Familiarity with QRTP standards, CANS assessments, and RTIS systems.Skills and Knowledge
              • Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with children and adolescents in care.
              • Proficiency in developing and implementing treatment plans and behavioral interventions.
              • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
              • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
              • Competence in delivering team clinical training sessions.Physical Demands and Work Environment
                • Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
                • Work Environment: Primarily in a group home setting, with occasional travel to attend meetings or accompany clients to appointments.Benefits
                  • Paid Time Off
                  • Floating Holidays.
                  • Medical, Dental, Optical, and Life Insurance - Starts 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
                  • 401(K) with employer matching opportunities.This role is critical to supporting the therapeutic needs of residents and promoting their success in a structured and caring environment. If you are committed to trauma-informed care and dedicated to improving the lives of children, we encourage you to apply.PIfde3d615e9ae-37820-36461585

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