Primary Therapist I- Adolescent Residential Care
About The Position
Mission Prep, part of AMFM Healthcare, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Primary Therapist to join their residential adolescent treatment program. This role involves managing a caseload of 6-8 adolescent clients and their families, providing individualized therapy for those with a range of acute mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate will be a skilled listener, comfortable working closely with clients to understand their needs, and dedicated to helping them reach their goals. Mission Prep is an adolescent-focused treatment program within the AMFM Healthcare family, aiming to provide sustainable, positive change for adolescents and their families struggling with mental health issues. Their approach blends time-tested therapeutic methods with innovative interventions. AMFM Healthcare was founded with the vision of preventing heartache for families affected by mental illness and aims to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.
Requirements
- Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Licensed Masters Social Worker or full independent licensure.
- Active/current registration with the Virginia Dept of Health Professions.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy).
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EMDR
- Experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, and client diagnoses, along with interpretive summaries.
- Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans, case management strategies, and provide referrals as needed.
- Offer therapeutic interventions, including crisis counseling, for individuals, groups, and families.
- Facilitate individual psychotherapy sessions and group therapy as part of the treatment process.
- Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and mental health/substance abuse standards.
- Assess individual and family systems, identifying areas in need of continued support and resources.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Electronic Health Records (EHR) documenting treatment progress.
- Collaborate with the utilization review team to provide pre-certification and concurrent reviews for insurance authorization.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and other activities to ensure the efficient functioning of clinical operations.
- Adhere to organizational standards, ethical practices, legal requirements, and professional standards at all times.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem.
- FSA/HSA Accounts.
- Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% employer-paid.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Self Care Day.
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Health and Wellness Membership benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
