Job Description
ABOUT AKIN: Akin partners with children, families, and communities to build relationships and support well-being so everyone can thrive. Through our early learning programs, we create inclusive, nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. POSITION SUMMARY: The WISe Therapist provides direct therapeutic interventions to children and youth ages 0–21, with a primary emphasis on young children ages 0–12, and particularly infants and young children ages 0–6, and their families. Services are delivered in homes, childcare and early learning environments, schools, and other community-based settings. Work is guided by infant/early childhood mental health intervention models and provided in a team framework, in close collaboration with a WISe Facilitator and Parent Partner. Emphasis is on partnering actively with families, natural supports, and other community service providers to promote safe, stable, and healthy families. This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan Provides direct mental health interventions that: Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan As appropriate: Provides direct infant/early childhood mental health interventions and Provides consultation around infant/early childhood mental health to client's childcare/early learning environment or other community providers, to support the child's success in natural settings Provides and/or arranges necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others Maintains complete documentation of the child’s case records according to Akin policy in the designated electronic health record. Maintains records in keeping with Agency, County, and State requirements and WISe fidelity guidelines Maintains productivity standards for direct service as established for the position Ensures timely collection of statistical information for external funding sources and program evaluations Ensures compliance with applicable agency contracts and adheres to all Federal, State, and Local confidentiality requirements and guidelines. Performs periodic reviews of documentation on regular basis when required by WISe Coach, WISe Supervisor, and/or WISe Program Manager or when need arises (self-audit) Participates in scheduled supervision, team meetings, and administrative meetings. Utilizes reflective/clinical supervision to support professional growth and quality client care Remains current with professional development requirements through seminars, etc. Complies with all Akin policies and procedures Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Understanding of various treatment principles and interventions Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family development Proficient in MS Office Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones) Typical office lighting and temperatures Moderate interruptions Ability to work in a confined area Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period Limited travel to other site locations within the state