PMTO Therapist

Job Description

KVC Kansas represents one of the strongest and broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums in the nation. We are responsible for the care of all children who are served by the Kansas Department for Children and Families in the Kansas City Metro and East Regions. KVC’s clientele represent diverse backgrounds and KVC is seeking to enhance and expand our diversity in order to better serve our clients.

KVC Kansas is looking for energetic, positive, caring professionals to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career and a compassionate, flexible work environment – KVC is the place for you!

We all need connection, and that’s why we exist. By providing in-home family support, therapeutic services, foster care and adoption case management, substance abuse treatment and psychiatric care, KVC touches the lives of over 60,000 children and families each year.

There is a $3,000 Sign on Bonus associated with this offer***The Sign on Bonus is only for External applicants only***

KVC is seeking a PMTO Therapist who is interested in changing the lives of children and families. The Parent Management Training Oregon (PMTO) Therapist provides direct intervention to children and families involved in Family Preservation, Foster Care and Adoption Services.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Provides face to face intensive in-home services to assigned parent, child and families.

Participates actively in PMTO training to achieve and sustain certification (see below)

Maintains a case load of approximately 6-10 families

Provides services in the home with parents and during parent-child visits 5-8 hours a week for 4-6 months

Develops a transition plan with the family for discharge planning

Provides services to families in conjunction with case workers and other community service providers

Develops treatment plans cooperatively with the case worker assigned to the child in out of home placement, coordinating visits, transportation, etc.

Develops strong professional relationships with other community service providers working with the family to develop a treatment plan.

Participates in team meetings with the family, case worker, and other community professionals.

Responsible for completion of assessments and documentation with the family

Ensures data is documented and reported monthly and accurately

Participates actively in training, meetings, and consultations

Ensures timelines and quality reports are documented weekly

Responsible for completing PMTO certification

Participates actively in comprehensive, multi-phased training in PMTO (Parent Management Training - the Oregon Model)

Participates in all scheduled workshops and trainings

Responsible for video-taping parent, child and family sessions

Responsible for uploading sessions to secure database

Responsible for efficient completion and upload of session information

Actively participates in PMTO group and individual coaching

Incorporates coaching feedback in session work

Other tasks as necessary

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field licensable by the KS BSRB

Licensure/Certification:

BSRB licensure

Current, valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance required

Experience:

Requirement for long term commitment to project. (4 year commitment)

Ability to travel and work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Strong organization and time management skills

Non-judgmental, flexible, creative and committed to working with troubled families in challenging circumstances

Available and eager to participate in demanding learning environment

Commitment to strength-based approach

Commitment to research and evidence based practices

Ability to receive and incorporate feedback

Demonstrate effective communication skills, verbal and written

Demonstrates curiosity, openness to new ideas, and flexibility in thinking

Displays good judgment, empathy, ethics and a sense of social justice

Able to adopt new intervention strategies, willingness to be have work video taped

Team-oriented: collaborative and supportive of colleagues

Intermediate computer skills

Preferred Skills:

Clinical licensure preferred

Knowledgeable about SED youth, foster care and behavioral approaches

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; 12 paid holidays and accrued paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option!

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

All applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid Driver's License and auto insurance, and pass all applicable background checks.

KVC is an equal opportunity employer.