Field Therapist

Seeds Wilderness Therapy•Montrose, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeds Wilderness Way (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens, taking them on an intensive 40-day experience. This process involves Retreat, Restore, Revive, where students are invited to retreat to the mountains with Jesus, find heart restoration with Jesus, and go home to revive friends and neighbors with the gospel. Seeds combines best practices in therapy with the teachings of Jesus and solid discipleship. In this role, the Field Therapist interacts directly with students aged 14-18 and their families, and assists in communicating with continuing programs and therapists. Seeds aims to support healthy relationship building, increase self-efficacy, strengthen self-determination, and provide lifelong tools for students and families. This is a seasonal position, with significant time commitment during the summer months. Therapists are in the field on Thursdays and Fridays, conducting 1-on-1 therapy, group therapy, or running experiential learning initiatives. Mondays through Wednesdays are reserved for sessions with parents and note-taking. There may be opportunities to conduct private practice therapy sessions. Additional work may be available in off-seasons for other programming such as youth pastor or parent seminars, curriculum development, recruiting/marketing, and conference engagements. The Field Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Director of Operations. The role encompasses a variety of duties.

Requirements

Minimum of Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, or related field
Colorado License or eligible and working towards CO licensure
2+ years of clinical experience working with adolescents in a wilderness, residential, or outpatient setting
Confident in relationship-building capabilities with students, families, referring professionals, and team members
Ability to maintain clinical records in a timely manner, and in compliance with state and company regulations and requirements
Ability to demonstrate understanding of sound ethical practice
Ability to respond to a range of clients’ needs using differential diagnoses and treatment approaches
Ability to utilize safe de-escalation skills in a volatile situation
Ability to provide appropriate crisis intervention services and reach out for additional support in critical situations
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain one within 60 days of being hired
Fluent English - both oral and written
Supports the company values
General knowledge of Google G-Suite software (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Comfortable working in a wilderness environment
Willing to travel to and from the field area (up to 3-hour drive)
Loves to learn new things
Ability to hike on uneven terrain, while carrying a pack or other equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BestNotes preferred, but not required
Experience in wilderness therapy or counseling helpful

Responsibilities

Primary therapist to students, with caseload based on assigned group
Run group sessions
Meet with each student twice per week
Participate in staff training
Help facilitate field instructor training sessions
Assist with on-call schedule
Facilitate updates and collaboration to support team members, including parents, caregivers, legal guardians, educational consultants, prescribers, transition personnel, medical practitioners, previous therapists, clinical director, clinical staff, guides, executive director, insurance case managers, or other need-to-know clinical staff
Documentation including progress notes, clinical summaries, discharge summaries, assessments, treatment planning, diagnosing, phone log summaries, on-call clinical recommendations, and email communications to need-to-know support staff
Continued professional development specific to wilderness therapy outcomes and necessary continuing education credits for licensure
Collaborate and provide clear and precise direction regarding the treatment of adolescents to the team, including field therapists, field directors/instructors, and logistics
Facilitation of graduation ceremonies
Alumni support
Attendance at conferences and other marketing events
Attendance of weekly staff meetings and weekly supervision/collaboration
Collaboration with admissions and clinical staff on group dynamics and cohesion
Writing assignments for students, such as Hope letters, Letters of Responsibility, and Forgiveness letters
Adhere to state regulations regarding mandated reporting
Developing and implementing student and parent curriculums