Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Paid time off

The Residential Clinical Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical and case

management services to children and their families. This includes the provision of individual, family, group

therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning, interdisciplinary teamwork

and community liaison. Residential Clinical Therapists are responsible for formulating and implementing

appropriate treatment strategies for children and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and

satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts. The Residential Clinical Therapist adheres to standards and

regulations as set forth by the agency, The Residential Clinical

Therapist is expected to abide by all safety rules and regulations of the facility.

SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES

The Residential Clinical Therapist reports to the Clinical Director. The Residential

Clinical Therapist collaborates with all other disciplines through interdisciplinary teamwork and assigned

committee responsibilities. The Residential Clinical Therapist is a member of the clinical services department

and coordinates clinical services with all members of the treatment team. The Residential Clinical Therapist

adheres to the professional ethics of the American Psychological Association or the National Association of

Social Workers (M.S.W. only). The Residential Clinical Therapist collaborates and coordinates services with

all staff via established committees and performance improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Residential Clinical Therapist must have the ability to relate to and

experience in working with emotionally disturbed children / adolescents and their families in a psychiatric or

residential setting. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and assessment, child / adolescent development, family

systems therapy, separation and loss, physical / sexual abuse, trauma, individual and group therapies is

essential. Demonstrated psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, advocacy skills and case

management skills; excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills; creativity / flexibility on

delivery of services; and the ability to function on an interdisciplinary treatment team are essential components

of the position. The Residential Clinical Therapist demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to serving a

culturally diverse and / or special needs population. This position requires a valid drivers license and ability to

travel between campuses and within the community.

Education and experience : A Residential Clinical Therapist must hold a Masters Degree in psychology,

counseling, or social work from an accredited school. Two years post-graduate experience working with

emotionally disturbed children / adolescents and their families preferred. Experience working in a residential

setting preferred. Experience in cognitive therapies, sexual abuse treatment, play therapy and family therapy

is preferred, pending specific clinical assignment.