Third Way Center is looking for a full-time Clinical Therapist to work as a member of our team with high-risk youth ages 13-20. We seek creative and dynamic individuals who enjoy challenges and strive for professional and personal growth. Our mission is to provide a continuum of services where at-risk youth can work through their traumas and learn to take responsibility for their actions and lives to become productive members of society. This position will be located in Denver, CO.
The primary therapist plays an important role on the multidisciplinary treatment team at both the PRTF/QRTP levels. As active team members, therapists run the milieu, facilitate groups, supervise the team, and enhance the treatment team. The milieu offers the opportunity to clinically treat all youth at any given time. With a trauma-informed lens, the therapist leads collaboration, purposeful intervention, and evolves the treatment plan over time. Successful therapists possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Therapeutic Responsibilities:
The primary therapist is responsible for the overall treatment process for each individual client. They are part of a multidisciplinary treatment team that performs ongoing assessments, diagnoses, and develops appropriate individualized treatment plans for each youth. Responsibilities include family, group, and individual therapy, developing therapeutic alliances by understanding youth histories, maintaining ongoing contact with families, understanding psychological dynamics, and researching as needed. Skills related to milieu management, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and supervision of staff, with a trauma-informed lens, are essential. Medication management and oversight are also required. The Primary Therapist is expected to attend individual and group supervision meetings, staff training, and communicate openly with co-workers and treatment leaders.
Case Management Responsibilities:
The primary therapist is responsible for the case management of four youth. This includes implementing the individualized treatment plan, ongoing communication with the youths' referring professionals, and outside support services. Paperwork requirements include participating in CANS assessment, developing the initial 14-day treatment plan, monthly treatment progress reports, funding reviews, and discharge/transfer summaries. Timely completion of paperwork is essential. Managing the milieu therapeutically involves constant interaction, role modeling, teaching, and intervening when necessary. Daily living skills are modeled and taught to empower youth to learn independent living skills. The primary therapist is also responsible for the supervision of 1-2 mental health counselors weekly.
Benefits:
We offer a generous vacation package and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability options. Supervision hours are earned while working toward licensure.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field required; LCSW, LPC, or equivalent license preferred, with the ability for provisional license acceptable. Experience working with adolescents and families is beneficial.
As a member of Third Way Center, we embrace multiple roles with our clientele. Empowerment and advocacy are critical in working with youth. We utilize a trauma-informed care philosophy and value cultural diversity within the milieu. We are committed to respecting the dignity of those served, enhancing opportunities for normalization and self-determination, and improving our youth's ability to exercise healthy personal choices.
*** Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Third Way Center ***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Work Location: In person
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