Therapist

• Overview Youth Care, a residential treatment center for adolescents is currently looking for a Therapist who would like the opportunity to work with and learn from a dynamic team of clinicians.
• We offer competitive salary and great benefits including PTO and 401k plan with company match, health benefits and company paid STD.
• We believe culture and work environment is vital!
• Great team, collaborative atmosphere and support from all departments.
• If you enjoy making lasting change in people's lives and thrive in a team environment, Youth Care is a good fit for your career and development as a clinician.
• The Youth Care philosophy is based upon the belief that young people in crisis are best served in a home-like setting that prioritizes personalized interactions, close supervision, and comprehensive professional support.
• Living and learning in an atmosphere of positivity and support allows Youth Care students to develop the skills that will allow them to become productive members of their families, schools, and communities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. · Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary. · Maintain a caseload as assigned. · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan. · May provide these services in an inpatient or patient setting. · Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan. · May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. · May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families. · Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other program or facilities are needed. · May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns. · May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required. · Six or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.