Outpatient Therapist- Licensed FT

DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN•Wilmington, DE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist provides clinical behavioral health services at a designated Delaware Guidance Services (DGS) location. The role serves children, adolescents, adults, and families through evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy. Treatment planning incorporates appropriate modalities, interventions, and service frequency and duration, with attention to developmental factors and family and community systems. The therapist maintains an assigned caseload in accordance with agency standards for direct clinical care and uses crisis intervention skills and services to assess client needs and risks. The position also involves coordinating with community resources, making referrals, consulting with other agencies, and collaborating with school staff about student behavioral health services. The therapist completes clinical documentation within established timeframes, attends scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader, and maintains active Delaware licensure. Other activities include professional development, participation in community and interagency groups, and contributing to program improvement. Clinical supervision of interns and staff may be provided as assigned, although the job description lists no formal supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in office and/or community settings as assigned. Partial telecommuting may be available with approval. The role may require occasional travel to other sites or community partners. The schedule is flexible, with 20 to 37.5 hours per week. DGS describes its work environment as collaborative, flexible, and client-focused, and emphasizes trauma-informed services and employee wellness.

Requirements

Master's degree qualifying the candidate for Delaware licensure as an LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
Active Delaware clinical licensure in social work, psychology, or counseling.
At least two years of relevant full-time post-graduate experience.
Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions.
Clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Effective practice-management skills.
Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in office and/or community settings as assigned; occasional travel to sites and/or community partners may be required.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer; may be requested to lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
Develop treatment plans that identify appropriate modalities, interventions, and the frequency and duration of clinical services.
Assess client needs and risks using crisis intervention skills and/or services.
Apply knowledge of developmental factors and family and community systems in treatment planning and implementation.
Maintain an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards for direct clinical care.
Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services that build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Participate in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups.
Provide clinical supervision for master's program interns and staff members as assigned.
Provide feedback and suggestions for program improvement.
Engage and collaborate with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients.
Collaborate with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students.
Complete required clinical record documentation within established timeframes.
Participate in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader.
Maintain active licensure with the State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
Participate in relevant professional development and learning activities.
Adhere to professional codes of ethics and conduct.
Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, demonstrate commitment to DGS core values, and perform other duties that support the organization's mission.