Therapist - Foster Care at Necco, LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary:Necco has an opportunity for a career as Therapist for our Integrated Services Program (Foster Care and Independent Living.) This role will provide therapeutic services to our clients and youth while working with the treatment team to reach their goals. This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.You should be accurately described as:A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:Caseload Management & ProductivityComplete clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments for youth and ensure medical necessity is metDrive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and treatment needsProvide individual, family, and group therapy, as requiredMeet or exceed billable hoursMaintain complete and accurate client records per regulationsEnsure treatment goals are tied to outcomesConsult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)Data EntrySubmit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete mannerUnderstand Medicaid requirements and billing processLearn and execute Necco’s core software applicationsCrisis Prevention/Risk ManagementConduct safety planning, as neededSubmit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely mannerLeadership and DevelopmentParticipate in and/or provide clinical and/or billing supervisionMaintain provisions of professional license and/or certificationCollaborate with the treatment teamAid and mentor in training team members on strategies for mental health issuesParticipate in annual CEU’s to maintain licensureCorporate CitizenPractice Ruthless PragmatismEngage in peer to peer feedbackKnow and Live the Necco Corporate Culture PrinciplesEmbody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and SmartDrive your Individual Performance ScorecardAdhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structurePosition QualificationsMasters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only)Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only)Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverageTraining and Travel willingnessSuccessful completion of all required criminal background checksMust possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.