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 is seeking a Foster Parent Therapist to provide family, individual and/or group therapy to foster parents and their family unit. Due to the unique needs of the families we serve, this role does not have a predictable schedule. KVC staff have the flexibility to manage their own time to create a positive work-life balance, but there will be evening and weekend work required as well as significant travel time to visit families in their homes. The use of company fleet vehicles is available for company travel.

KVC’s clientele represent diverse backgrounds and KVC is seeking to enhance and expand our diversity in order to better serve our clients.

This position requires a Master's degree, a license through the KS BSRB and a minimum of three years experience in providing therapeutic services. Applicants must also have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Continue to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered and connected to the community
• Provide therapeutic services by facilitating in-home family, individual, and/or group therapy to all referred foster families focusing on the whole family before, during and after placement
• Complete all credentialing paperwork and be paneled on third party insurance
• Complete and keep current all initial authorizations for services and re-authorizations as needed
• Document all therapy services provided and place the documentation in the clinical charts
• Complete a comprehensive intake evaluation
• Complete both an initial and master treatment plan
• Write discharge summaries and ensure that clients are appropriately transitioned to another provider if needed
• Provide crisis intervention during daytime and after hours as needed
• Offer guidance to necessary involved agencies regarding the nature of diagnosis, treatment implementation and client status
• Provide clinical training and support to families and staff as needed
• Be an active participant in all KVC clinical meetings and provide relevant input
• Schedule and participate in psychiatric services for clients as needed
• Act as a liaison to psychiatric hospitalizations for clients when applicable
• Verify insurance authorization as needed to ensure that services provided are covered
• Submit accurate and timely billing to Accounting
• Adhere to and meet the billing requirements set forth in the Annual Clinical Contract
• Maintain licensure and good standing with the BSRB
• Attend trainings as required

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional 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.

Apply now and join our team today!

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.

Experience

• Minimum of three years supervised experience in providing individual, family and group therapy to children and/or adolescents preferred. Documented course work in child/adolescent development and individual, family and group counseling.

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field