Outpatient Therapist - Adventures Program

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Zelienople, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Outpatient Counseling may include: Individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of mental health issues such as marital or family issues, parent-child relationship problems, separation and loss, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The MHP-Outpatient Therapist will work within our Adventures program with the possibility of working within our licensed outpatient clinic in Zelienople or other telehealth as needed. Glade Run Adventures, our unique naturalistic setting, offers services that can be utilized within the scope of traditional outpatient offerings. The Adventures Program incorporates plants, animals (including horses), and the natural environment into therapeutic interventions to assist clients in reaching their treatment goals.

Requirements

Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum; OR Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency; OR Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
An interest in utilizing experiential therapy as a treatment modality.
An interest in experiential therapy specific to the resources available in the Adventures Program. This may include working with horses, small animals, plants and the natural environment.
A demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective application of both individual and group therapy utilizing experiential therapy.
An ability to work independently or as a co-facilitator in groups.
An ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of clients. This includes the ability to recognize and adjust experiences to maintain client confidentiality and client safety.
An ability to be flexible in scheduling sessions and supervision to meet the needs of clients and Adventures programming.
An ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
Must have physical dexterity in order to perform activities related to experiential interventions. For example, horse handling, lifting, twisting, turning, etc. in equine assisted therapy sessions.
Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide clinical services to the clients and to perform essential job function.
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
Ability to establish and effective working relations with agency personnel and community agencies.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to adjust hours to job requirements.
Ability to work independently.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients.
Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as applicable to job responsibilities.
Ability to identify with the agency’s mission statement and support the agency’s core values.
Have current PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Clearance.
Individual and Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples Counseling
Theological Sensitivity
Positive Discipline
Therapeutic Interventions and Approaches
Child Protective Services Law
Trauma Treatment
Behavioral Modification
DSM 5 Diagnoses

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing this treatment modality is preferred (art therapy, play therapy, animal assisted therapy, equine assisted interventions, etc.)
An interest in pursuing continuing education and/or certifications relevant to the Adventures Program services. This may include certification in equine assisted therapy (such as PATH, Eagala, Natural Lifemanship etc.) horticultural therapy (such as AHTA, HTI etc.), or in adventure-based therapy.
Previous experience and certifications preferred.
Therapists involved in the Adventures Program will receive supervision specific to the program in addition to existing clinical supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, group and couples counseling to clients as defined in an individualized treatment plan generated within 15 days or 2 sessions of date of admission and updated at a minimum of 120 days.
Treatment plan goals are to be measurable with progress documented in a progress note for each session.
Complete clinical file documentation in a timely manner (initial paperwork within 72 hours, psychosocial within 2 weeks, payroll according to agency schedule) and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintain case documentation according to DHS requirements.
Consult with psychiatrist, other involved program areas or providers on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Attend regularly scheduled supervisory sessions with clinical supervisor and psychiatrist.
Present/Review case files as required by supervisor.
Complete the agency's orientation and keep up to date with personnel and training requirements
Must meet identified productivity expectations.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
paid time off
paid holidays
401K offerings with agency match
Agency provided life insurance
long-term disability coverage
Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
Paid mileage reimbursement
Paid training and administrative time
Cell phone reimbursement
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Free credentialing assistance
Quarterly productivity incentives
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Annual merit increases
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Discount Program
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Geneva College offering a 25% tuition discount on select degree programs
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations