Outpatient Therapist- Licensed FT

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Wilmington, DE

19h•$58,220 - $87,330•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location. This role involves providing evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The therapist will conceptualize treatment plans, assess client needs and risks, and apply knowledge of developmental factors, family, and community systems. A key aspect of the role is maintaining an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards for direct clinical care. The therapist will also participate in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy groups. Additionally, the position may involve providing clinical supervision for Master's program interns and staff members, as well as offering feedback for program improvement. Collaboration with community resources, school staff, and other agencies is essential, as is completing required clinical documentation within established timeframes and participating in scheduled supervision. Maintaining active licensure with the respective State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation is also a requirement. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, adherence to professional ethics, effective communication, and a commitment to DGS' core values. Competencies include knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions, clinical judgment, effective practice management, adaptability, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist.
Possess Delaware Clinical Licensure (social work, psychology, counseling)
Minimum of two years of relevant full-time post graduate experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
Conceptualize course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
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
Demonstrate comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families
Participates in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups
Provides clinical supervision for Masters program interns and staff members as assigned
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
Maintains active status licensure with respective State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
Performs other duties that support the mission of the organization