Mobile Therapist (Part-time/PRN) - Bachelor's Level

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Seaford, DE

About The Position

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. We operate offices in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford, and we are the only statewide not-for-profit outpatient behavioral health organization for children and adolescents accredited by JCAHO. In 2020, we were honored as a Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach. Through DGS, clients and families have access to outpatient counseling, group therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and school-based services. Our community-based service lines serve youth and families who require a more intense therapeutic protocol. DGS’ 24-hour statewide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) dispatches skilled crisis intervention clinicians to provide immediate care to children experiencing behavioral health crises. Therapeutic options are available for a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, traumatic stress-related disorders, and suicidal ideation. In 2021, DGS clinicians provided over 54,000 direct care hours to children, youth, and families in Delaware. Over 93% of clients report improvement in their level of functioning following treatment, and therapeutic benefits derived from trauma-informed care extend to clients’ siblings, caregivers, classmates, and peers. Our client population is racially and ethnically diverse; 80% of DGS clients are Medicaid recipients and 90% have household incomes under $30,000. Many of our clients present with significant treatment challenges including learning impacts due to missed school and negative economic impact due to parental missed work. We provide care to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for care. DGS also provides services specifically tailored to meet the unique behavioral health care needs of child welfare-involved families and foster youth The Intensive Community Services TSF Clinician is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services in the community to DGS Clients. Therapists in this program will provide mental and behavioral health support to clients and their families, assisting them in being able to step-down to a less intense level of care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field
Provide a minimum of 10 hours of service per week

Nice To Haves

Masters Preferred (in a license eligible degree)
ABA
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Attends and actively engages in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision
Provide psychoeducation to children, adolescents, and their families; and collaborate with DPBHS and other area providers as needed
Assess clients needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services
Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in order to develop and implement treatment planning
Maintains an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
Teach, practice and support ongoing skill building in the home, school and/or community to increase resilience in children, adolescents, and families
Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement
Engages and collaborates with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients
Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
Complete required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes.
Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader
Interpersonal skills/relationships/teamwork
Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities
Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
Hold a valid Driver’s License