Program Therapist

Overview

What you need to know: - Candidates will be conducting group therapy - Looking for candidates that have graduated and are pursuing their license - Partial hospitalization and IOP - Will work with Adults and Child and Adolescents - $24-$26/hr for Program Therapist 1 level position depending on experience - $26-$30/hr for Program Therapist 2 level position dending on experience - Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:30am-6pm - $5,000 sign-on bonus How you’ll serve our patients: As a Program Therapist, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. The Program Therapist offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role! You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways: - Facilitates curriculum-based therapeutic groups - Cross-train across the levels of care within your program - Milieu Management - De-escalation and crisis management - Bathroom monitoring/flush checks - Behavior coaching - Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks - Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs - Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings - Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations Program Therapist I Must haves: - Bachelor's degree required (mental health or related field preferred) - 6 months of milieu experience or group therapy experience required - Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training - Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care - Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories) Program Therapist II Must haves: - Within 12 months of Master's degree in mental health or related field required - 6 months experience of milieu or group therapy preferred - Pursuing a clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred - Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training - Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills - Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care - Flexibility with schedule and team assignment Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories) How we invest in you Every role is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities as well as support to achieve internal growth.

Qualifications

• Have you spoken on the phone with a Relode recruiter about this position?
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • LGSW in Maryland (MD)
  • LMSW in Maryland (MD)
  • CPC in Maryland (MD)
  • LGPC in Maryland (MD)
  • LGMFT in Maryland (MD)

• Master's degree or higher

Benefits

Company

Our client offers healing and hope for a lasting recovery to individuals and families who are suffering with an eating disorder or are experiencing mood, anxiety or trauma-related disorders.