LICENSED THERAPIST

Abraxas Youth & Family Services•Cañon City, CO

11d

About The Position

The Licensed Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, assessment, and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional, and social needs of youth, families, and staff. The role includes counseling, treatment planning, documentation, collaboration with clinical and treatment teams, and connection to community resources. The position is full-time and includes paid training.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.
State license required (LPC, LMSW, or LISW), as specified by the addendum based on program licensing or funder requirements.
Familiarity with standard business computer software and electronic health care database programs.
ACT 33/34 clearances if required by the program.
FBI clearance as needed.
Completion of all trainings required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a therapist in an outpatient IIC and/or residential setting.
Experience working closely with a clinical team or multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Responsibilities

Evaluate behavioral and emotional issues of children and adolescents and develop specific behavior-modification treatment plans.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling under the direction of an appropriate clinical supervisor, as required and in accordance with clients’ individualized treatment plans.
Conduct psycho-educational assessments under the direction of an appropriate clinical supervisor.
Observe and document treatment interventions, behavior, and client progress.
Assist with direct supervision of clients and interact therapeutically as required.
Supervise practicum students as appropriate.
Provide outreach workshops and lectures.
Act as a liaison between clients and community resources as needed.
Interpret treatment objectives and assist treatment staff in providing integrated services.
Participate as a member of the treatment-planning team in conferences discussing behavior, diagnosis, and client progress.
Develop treatment plans and treatment-plan updates.
Participate in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation for the performance-improvement program.
Develop and maintain a current list of resources, including self-help and self-support groups, to support comprehensive services for clients and their families.