Primary Therapist - Young Adult Program

Overview

Job Requirements · Master’s Degree in a clinical specialization from a state approved graduate school. · Licensed in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work in the state in which applying (VA.) - as a LMFT, LPC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist.. (**LMSW would not be eligible due to accrual of hours**) · Experience in working with young adults and facilitating family therapy · Experience with mental health, substance abuse, or eating disorders · Training and supervision within the framework of the ABFT family therapy model (provided) What you need to know · Carries an average case load of 8 residents. · Facilitates two therapy sessions per week (individual, couples and/or family) · Facilitates process-oriented and experiential group therapies as scheduled. · Completes risk assessment and initial safety plan upon admission. · Completes biopsychosocial assessment within 72 hours of admission. · Completes treatment plan within 5 days of admission. · Facilitates weekly family support group via video conferencing. · Facilitates bi-weekly family day. · Conducts crisis assessments and provides intervention/management as needed. · Coordinates self-administered assessments and/or neuropsychological testing integrating results in treatment planning. · Timely completion of documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress and group notes, discharge summary) according to established standards. · Coordinates treatment goals and services in collaboration with the treatment team. · Attends weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision. · Participates in clinical on-call rotation schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher
• FAMILY THERAPY (2+ years)
• 2+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Young Adult Therapy
  • Trauma Informed
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia (VA)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia (VA)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Virginia (VA)

Benefits

Company

Our client is a Mental Health Care company that treats individuals (ages 12-18) who are struggling with teenage depression, teen anxiety, and trauma-related issues, along with co-occurring eating disorders and teenage substance abuse. Their teen treatment centers provide the safety, support, and, above all, the unconditional love that teens and their families need to heal.