Therapist II - $10,000 Sign-on BonusSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conducts student assessments and evaluations to determine abilities and needs with regard to cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional development. Develops therapeutic goals and objectives and treatment plan for each student based upon needs, and abilities. Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals and objectives for the student IEPs.
- Develops therapy plans, activities and experiences which address the identified goals and objectives Prepares materials for planned activities and therapy sessions. Conducts individual and group therapy sessions. Implements activities and provides experiences which develop student cognitive, social and problem solving skills.
- Collects and records behavioral and progress related data obtained from therapy sessions and activities. Evaluates students' achievements and progress pertaining to therapeutic and behavioral programs. Documents progress, accomplishments and behavioral developments in quarterly progress reports, discharge summaries and annual reviews.
- Consults with supervisors, academic peers and other Grafton staff relating to student treatment plans and needs. Ensures compatibility of instructional formats and management procedures for each student in concert with his treatment team and overall treatment needs. Provides behavioral consultation and guidance to other Grafton staff working with assigned students.
- Serves as advocate for students; recommends, co-designs and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.
- Reviews admissions packets and participates in pre-placement interviews.
- Provides clinical supervision to non-licensed therapists. Assists non-licensed therapists in developing an action plan for pursuing licensure.
- Works with consulting psychologists to assign supervision hours. Ensures clinical accountability of non-licensed therapists.
- Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
- Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures. Serves as on-call therapist as assigned and responds to student crises.
- Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents, guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress, needs and treatment plans.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, etc.
- Provides program related training to Grafton staff as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Provides input and participates in policy and procedure designs.
- Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE- Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, required.
- 2 years of clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy.
- Requires licensure as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) if working in Virginia.
- Valid driver's license, required .
- 19 years old.
COMPENSATION$87,152 to $116,708.80; commensurate with experience and qualifications
$10,000 Sign-on bonus and eligibility for on going annual retention bonus incentives
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Caring for You, So You can Care for Others: - Medical, dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success: - Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
- 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
- Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
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interview process please contact us at
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