Copy of Community Service Therapist (Kent County) - Master's Level

Mental Edge Counseling, LLC.•Dover, DE

About The Position

Mental Edge Counseling, LLC is an outpatient mental health office based in Dover, DE. We provide services to include individual, family, child and adolescent, group, and marriage counseling, medication management, and a (newly added) Higher Level of Care program through PBH. Mental Edge Counseling, LLC has developed a reputation as an established and trusted outpatient mental health office. We provide an environment where our providers are able to obtain positive results and promising outcomes with their clients. Are you: A master's level mental health clinician? Looking for a workplace that can give you extensive experience in an outpatient environment with direct supervision and support? Seeking a work/life balance? (136+ hours of PTO) - FT only Seeking uncapped professional development potential with the added opportunity of an internship program host? (if applicable)

Requirements

Possession of a master’s degree or higher in social work and/or psychology or related field
Available in the early afternoon/ evening (eg Noon to 8:30 pm)
Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds
Sustained physical exertion may be required during session
Have 6 months experience in working with children youth and family
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Mental Edge Counseling, LLC may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
DSCYF Child Abuse Registry check: Mental Edge Counseling, LLC will require the applicant to obtain a successful child abuse registry check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Providing on-going clinical assessment and treatment for children and families.
Working with adolescents that has been diagnosed with sleep disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities, addiction and more
Securing and maintaining confidential documents, filing client care plans, as well as maintaining weekly and monthly progress notes
Implementing psychological interventions and techniques (behavior management social learning, conflict-de-escalation and attachment-focused)
Develop and monitor client’s treatment plan
Maintain and document accurate case notes and changes in treatment plans
Intervene in crisis in order to de-escalate the situation
Meeting with a licensed supervisor for weekly supervision