Primary Therapist I- Adolescent Residential Care
About The Position
Mission Prep, part of AMFM Healthcare, is seeking a Primary Therapist for its adolescent residential mental health program in Waterford, Virginia. The role provides client-centered care to adolescents with acute mental health diagnoses and their families. The therapist manages a caseload of 6–8 clients and supports their treatment goals through individual and group therapy, case management, assessments, referrals, and treatment planning. Services are delivered in person at the residential facility. Mission Prep focuses on treating the family system and providing sustainable, positive change for adolescents and their families. Its approach combines established therapeutic methods with innovative interventions in a home-like environment. The position is full-time and salaried, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following credentials: Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Licensed Masters Social Worker, or full independent licensure.
- Maintain active/current registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
- Have a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Have strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
- Have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EMDR.
- Experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments, diagnose clients, and prepare interpretive summaries.
- Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans and case management strategies, and provide referrals as needed.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis counseling, for individuals, groups, and families.
- Facilitate individual psychotherapy sessions and group therapy.
- Deliver services in accordance with organizational policies and mental health and substance abuse standards.
- Assess individual and family systems and identify areas requiring continued support and resources.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date Electronic Health Records documenting treatment progress.
- Collaborate with the utilization review team on pre-certification and concurrent reviews for insurance authorization.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and other activities supporting the efficient functioning of clinical operations.
- Follow organizational standards, ethical practices, legal requirements, and professional standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans through Anthem.
- FSA/HSA accounts.
- Life and AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% employer-paid.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and a 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
