WEDGWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Job Description

Pay Status: Exempt

Pay Classification: III-8

A. Job Title: Residential Therapist

The Residential Therapist is accountable to the Program Administrator for providing treatment and

casework services to the clients of the program(s) to which he/she is assigned. He/she is to provide

leadership and supervision of treatment planning, to lead group, individual and family therapy sessions,

and to work with other treatment personnel in establishing a therapeutic milieu within the program.

B. Duties and Responsibilities:

* 1. Develop treatment plans for each client, working with the Activity Therapy Specialist, the

Educational Coordinator, Employment Training Staff, Home Supervisor, the client’s Goal Worker,

and the family. Make appropriate clinical decisions about activities, groups, and events in which the

client should participate.

* 2. Provide individual, group, and family therapy for case load. If family therapy is provided through

our SEMI office, the Residential Therapist will maintain regular communication with the Family

Therapist and inform the treatment team.

* 3. Provide a wholistic therapeutic approach, with specific attention and support to including family in

programming, engaging family in treatment, and empowering family to determine direction for their

son/daughter and themselves. When no “traditional” family is available as a resource, work to

develop alternative support systems for the client.

* 4. Assist in the education, training, and evaluation of Youth Treatment staff, leading them to effectively

implement treatment programs; supervise the case specific work of the client’s Goal Worker to

review goals, progress, support systems and placement planning options.

* 5. Work closely with the Home Supervisor, providing clinical oversight, in the continued development,

monitoring, and staffing of a therapeutic milieu in the program.

* 6. Collaborate with the Program Administrator, Supervisor, and Assistant Supervisor to prepare team

meeting agenda, as well as participate in leading the team meetings.

* 7. Collaborate with the Assistant Home Supervisor in identifying the therapeutic training needs of the

treatment staff which are necessary to maintaining a therapeutic milieu and to meeting the specialized

needs of clients in care.

* 8. Plan client’s visits away from the residential unit, including with whom, when, transportation

arrangements and length of visit.

* 9. Coordinate/oversee client phone calls, clothing orders, mail received and other areas related to the

personal needs of clients.

* 10. Supervise the work of the Case Liaison, when hours are allocated.

* 11. Develop treatment objectives and a quarterly case plan collaboratively with the client, their parents,

and referring worker. In addition, facilitate a quarterly Case Review Meeting, with all parties in

attendance, to discuss the client’s treatment objectives and plan for the next quarter.

* 12. Develop Individual Program Modification plans as resident needs demand.

* 13. Track information, beginning at intake and admission, through treatment and into aftercare, which

becomes part of the statistical data bank of Wedgwood.

* 14. Assure meeting of requirements of Managed Care Organizations related to case documentation,

authorization and reauthorization, etc.

* 15. At client discharge, coordinate aftercare plans to insure treatment continuity for the clients

psychiatric and therapeutic care.

16. Professional Growth

* a. Keep informed of current residential treatment program developments and activities, including

family treatment/involvement innovations.

* b. Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession

for continued development of skills and clinical expertise, (conferences, Inservices,

Therapist Meetings, etc.)

* c. Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor to increase understanding of treatment

programming and to further professional development.

* d. Participate in research and evaluation projects as assigned; prepare presentations for colleagues

(Therapist Meetings, conferences) and team members (team meetings and Inservice Training) on

selected relevant treatment topics.

* 17. On a rotating basis will provide weekend on-call availability for all residential programs.

* 18. Therapists working in one of the Open Programs will need to travel to the off campus program to

which they are assigned.

Note: Those areas marked with an asterisk are essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only, effective July 26, 1992.

C. Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology or another associated human service profession.

2. Clinical experience working with adolescents and/or families preferred.

3. Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team in a residential treatment setting preferred.

4. Required to provide proof of certification within applicant's defined area: Certified Social Worker,

Licensed Psychologist, Limited License Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or

Professional Counselor.

5. Subscription to the Statement of Faith of WEDGWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICES and

agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Revised as of February 22, 2002

Revised as of December 8, 1998

Revised as of August 28, 1998

Revised as of November 16, 1992