Clinical Therapist (Licensed or Resident/Supervisee)

UHS•Staunton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Therapist (LPC/LCSW) or Resident/Supervisee - $8,000 Sign-On Bonus This opportunity is full-time and offers full benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships. This is a challenging population, therefore we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the clinical professions. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a therapist at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a team-based environment of care which includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and concerns. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At Liberty Point, you have a voice.

Requirements

Must be licensed (LPC, LCSW, etc.) or license eligible in Virginia
Able to work with young 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
Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a Human Services field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education)
At least one year of recent experience with appropriate population preferred
Able to assist in management of aggressive behavior
Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training (all may be obtained during new employee orientation)

Responsibilities

Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist residents in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors
Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions/needs
Discusses progress toward goals with residents or families of residents such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and other behavioral problems
Consults with psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends plans as required
Maintains regular contacts with other agencies/professionals regarding client progress in the therapeutic treatment program through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reporting
Develops and implements appropriate discharge planning with resident, family, and placing agency
Develops and maintains positive relationship with external customers, families, residents and employees
Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans, as well as the ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans to meet changing treatment goals
Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic process and commitment to help the youth achieve their treatment goals
Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussions