Community Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Therapist for The R.I.S.E. Program (Real Impact for Stability and Empowerment) provides trauma-informed, community-based clinical services to children, youth, and families experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, or environmental challenges. The Therapist works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver intensive support in homes, schools, and community settings with the goal of stabilizing families, reducing risk, enhancing functioning, and promoting long-term resiliency.

This role requires strong engagement skills, the ability to build trust with diverse populations, and the flexibility to serve clients outside traditional office hours. The Therapist is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, counseling, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to ensure families receive the services and support necessary for success.

Role and Responsibilities :

This position provides care coordination , trauma-informed clinical services , and community-based support to clients / consumers / residents / members. The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

1. Care Coordination & Caseload Management

• Understand and follow all minimum standards for the specific program(s) assigned.
• Maintain a caseload of 20–25 families .
• Ensure new clients are contacted within 48 hours of referral.
• Ensure new clients are met face-to-face within 7 days of referral.
• Communicate at least bi-weekly with supervisor regarding caseload status.
• Meet minimum contact requirements for each youth or family on their caseload.
• Travel to homes and / or schools is required, with at least 75% of services delivered face-to-face in the community .
• Telehealth sessions may be used only in appropriate situations and must be discussed with and approved by the supervisor .
• Follow all program and departmental policies and procedures.

2. Assessment, Planning, & Documentation

3. Clinical Services

4. Collaboration & Advocacy

5. Professional Conduct & Ethical Practice

Performance & Conduct

Customer Service

6. Training, Compliance, & Administrative Duties

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Skills and Abilities :

Salary : (46k-58k) Depending on licensure and experience.

Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180 :

Schedule :

This is a full-time position, 80 hours bi-weekly, which may include weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekends. The hours will vary from week to week depending on the needs of the youth and families being served.