Sociotherapist

Position Summary: The Socio-therapistensures that all therapeutic youth have a behavior planthat addresses individualized behavioral strengths and challenges pertaining to the specific youth. The Socio-therapist will support the clinical team in implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the youth on their caseload. Creates, in partnership with families, plans which address safety, behavioral, psychological and permanency needs. Monitors safety, well-being, and permanency progress by conducting regular casework contacts and providing the necessary services to meet the needs of the children and families. Complete timely documentation of all reports and casework activities including FASPS, Psycho-socials, Adoption Home studies, Kinship Home studies, court reports Actively participates in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences, and other meetings to advance permanency for children and families. Provide crisis intervention as needed Implement evidence-based models with foster parents, parents, discharge resources and youth. Coordinate care with other agency and community-based programs such as Behavioral Health & Wellness and Health Homes Provide family planning counseling to youth 12 years and older and document discussion with foster parents Work to identify family resources and support for youth through Family Finding evidence-based practice.