Outpatient Therapist- Licensed (PRN / Part-time)

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Wilmington, DE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location. DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness. Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.

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
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
Performs other duties that support the mission of the organization