At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.
About New Life Residential Treatment Center
Many of the girls arrive at New Life after experiencing severe abuse or neglect. These courageous young women are between the ages of 11-17, and they begin to grow and heal through in-depth clinical therapy, personal development activities and spiritual care in a safe setting.
Girls stay an average of six to eight months and begin to feel a restored sense of hope in their futures – thanks to the support of New Life’s staff and therapists specializing in Trauma-Informed Care. Often during the healing process, girls discover special interests and talents and begin to live a healthy lifestyle. Many girls are either reunited with biological family or connected with a loving foster family after living at New Life.
What You'll Do
The Therapist is a member of the program’s clinical team. The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, conducts assessments, and works in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop treatment plans and conduct utilization reviews. The Therapist is primarily responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of the clinical care for the youth in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.
$600.00 Sign On Bonus (paid in increments)
Responsibilities
We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare
Work Standards
Complete a comprehensive psychological assessment to initiate ongoing behavioral health counseling for youth; complete the intake, admission, and assessment of new youth
Complete assessments at the point of intake, throughout the treatment process and at discharge to ensure youth’s treatment plans are meeting established goals and objectives
Comply with HIPPA privacy regulations and always maintain confidentiality
Prepare for periodic treatment review meetings by completing progress reports and updated treatment plans
Regularly monitor the emotional, mental, and social well-being of youth and provide or arrange for services as deemed appropriate
Coordinate and complete discharge or placement services
Other duties and projects as assigned
Communication
Complete and update resident case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and other related information regarding the youth’s behavior outcomes
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate individual, family and group therapy sessions to address youth’s emotional, mental, and social well-being and as outlined in the treatment plan
Update resident records/files with behavior issues, concerns, incidents, and progress in a timely manner and in compliance with Agency and licensing standards and federal and state regulatory requirements
We Are Servants| We Help Others
Teamwork
Provide Clinical Director or Clinical Program Manager and other members of the clinical team with resident progress and treatment needs
Provide emergency crisis intervention and participate in on-call rotation as needed
May be required to complete driving duties as driver and/or accompanying during transport. Subject to being designated as an authorized driver
Work closely with Clinical Director, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure program operations, policies, and procedures are executed in a manner that meets the needs of the youth and achieves program goals and objectives
We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
Establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the youth utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidence-based practices and screening (assessments); create and update treatment plans, including youth treatment goals and activity formulation
Provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to youth who are in psychological distress
Utilize positive youth management techniques, including verbal re-direction, de-escalation and physical containment when handling behavioral issues and crises with youth
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with the Clinical Director/Lead Clinician, clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, community partners, service providers, management, and staff to ensure the needs of the youth and program goals, objectives, and services are being met at the highest quality, work within the established ethical boundaries
Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement
Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field
LCSW, LMFT, or LPC full Texas licensure
1 years’ relevant experience
Must have valid TX driver license and auto insurance to be designated as an authorized driver
Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, parents, and families
Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write accurate and legible case notes without grammatical errors
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with the Counseling or Social Work Code of Ethics
The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Requirement
3 years’ previous therapy/clinical experience with children and/or adolescents
Previous experience providing therapy in an RTC environment, highly preferred
TIC Training experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population)
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
403b
Employee Assistance Program
Disounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging
We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.
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