Licensed Therapist - Family Centered Treatment Program

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Now providing a $2000 sign-on bonus for new Therapist colleagues! Ask a recruiter about the bonus and payout! Get paid for what you work, not what you bill, including TRAVEL TIME! Additional compensation incentives when FCT training is complete and productivity expectations are met.

Lutheran Social Services is currently seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) team. FCT is a home-based method of treatment that focuses on 4 phases; restructuring, value change, joining and assessing, and value change. Clinicians in the program see the entire family unit as defined by the family as the client and conduct several multi-hour sessions are conduct in the home weekly. The program serves Eau Claire and the surrounding counties.

Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.):

• Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, conditions, or addictions through the application of methods derived from established psychological or systemic principles for the purpose of assisting people in modifying their behaviors, cognitions, emotions, and other personal characteristics, which may include the purpose of understanding unconscious processes or intrapersonal, interpersonal, or psychosocial dynamic.
• Psychotherapy may be provided in an individual or group setting.
• Individual and/or Family Psychoeducation - Psychoeducation services include:
• Providing education and information resources about the member's mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Skills training.
• Problem solving.
• Ongoing guidance about managing and coping with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Social and emotional support for dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Psychoeducation may be provided individually or in a group setting to the member or the member's family and natural supports (i.e., anyone the member identifies as being supportive in his or her recovery and/or resilience process).
• Individual Skill Development and Enhancement - Individual skill development and enhancement services include training in communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision-making, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and other specific needs identified in the member's service plan. Services also include training in daily living skills related to personal care, household tasks, financial management, transportation, shopping, parenting, accessing and connecting to community resources and services (including health care services), and other specific daily living needs identified in the member's service plan.
• Participation on recovery teams. (provide feedback around service delivery and progress)
• At Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI, the health and safety of our colleagues and clients is our top priority! LSS is regularly reviewing OSHA and CDC recommendations and guidelines to stay abreast of the ever changing Covid-19 pandemic. LSS employees may be required to mask regardless of vaccination status when indoors and in the presence of clients or colleagues. Employees are expected to adhere to agency protocols.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees):

• Must comply with applicable service regulations as well as agency and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must relate to people of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
• Must support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Agency.
• Represent LSS internally and externally as a servant leader in thought, words and actions.

DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services):

• Promote client independence and growth, consistent with the service plan.
• Provide services using a trauma-informed and person and/or family-centered model.
• Provide services utilizing agency approved and supported evidence-based practices that have been indicated by the funder and/or agency.
• Accurately complete time reporting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director - FCT Supervisor as well as external FCT Foundation Consultant.
• This role will be expected to work on average, 40 hours/week on a full time schedule and willing to work non-traditional hours.
• Work a flexible weekly schedule that may include frequent evening hours for client appointments, based on client availability
• Works within the evidenced-based framework of FCT and the four phase of treatment-Joining and Assessment, Restructuring, Valuing Change, and Generalization.
• Provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with FCT principles and practices for assigned cases and meets fidelity requirements for treatment intensity (5 hours per week per family).
• Provides clinical/peer support to FCT team and attends FCT weekly team meetings.
• Conducts FCT joining and assessment activities with the referred individual and their family members, review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and working with the family on family identified goals.
• Engages primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Implements conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention, outcome review, and strategy revision procedure using the FCT process.
• Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback.
• Collaborates with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout FCT treatment.
• Carries a caseload of 3 to 5 clients
• Significant travel to various locations for meetings, trainings, or to perform clinica.