Clinical Therapist (Licensed or Resident/Supervisee) - PRN

UHS•Staunton, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a 42-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in Staunton, Virginia, serving adolescent males with complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Its trauma-informed programs support youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities, including young men diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The program prepares residents to return home, move to a less restrictive environment, or live independently, with a focus on constructive change, personal growth, responsibility, problem-solving, positive behavior, and healthy relationships. The PRN/part-time therapist provides clinical care to residents and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel. The role may suit someone seeking additional hours toward licensure or a retired licensed therapist interested in occasional work, but is not limited to those groups. Therapists provide care and support to residents and families during vulnerable periods in a challenging population, within a team-based environment that values patient care and the clinical professions.

Requirements

Must be licensed (LPC, LCSW, etc.) or eligible for licensure in Virginia.
Must be able to work with males ages 12–17 who are developmentally delayed, diagnosed with ASD, and experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptoms.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in a human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling, or education.
Must be able to assist in the management of aggressive behavior.
Must successfully complete and pass Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training; these may be completed during new employee orientation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of recent experience with the appropriate population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to help residents develop and display appropriate behaviors.
Adjust the method and degree of therapy in response to residents’ reactions and needs.
Discuss residents’ progress toward goals with them or their families, including topics such as medication regimen, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and behavioral problems.
Consult with psychiatrists and other specialists about treatment plans and amend plans as needed.
Maintain regular contact with other agencies and professionals regarding client progress through phone calls, letters, and monthly reporting.
Develop and implement discharge plans with the resident, family, and placing agency.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with external customers, families, residents, and employees.
Assess treatment goals; write individualized, goal-directed treatment plans; monitor and document behavior patterns; and modify treatment plans as goals change.
Support youth in achieving their treatment goals and demonstrate understanding of the therapeutic process.
Use strong interpersonal skills to manage difficult client discussions.