Residential Therapist

Apis Services, Inc.•Jenks Township, PA

12d•$0 - $57,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Therapist evaluates clients’ behavioral and emotional issues and provides therapeutic support in a residential setting. Under the direction of a clinical supervisor and in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, the therapist provides individual, family, and group counseling and conducts psycho-educational assessments. The role includes direct client supervision, therapeutic interaction, documenting interventions and progress, and collaborating with educational and treatment staff to support integrated services and appropriate educational placement. The therapist participates in treatment team conferences, treatment planning, and aftercare planning for assigned clients; develops and updates individualized treatment plans; and contributes to program performance improvement through data collection, monitoring, and evaluation. The position also involves maintaining a current list of community resources for clients and families, following departmental policies and applicable licensing and reporting requirements, and identifying continuing education and training needs. The therapist supports Abraxas’s philosophy and mission and promotes its Seven Key Principles of care. This is a full-time role at Abraxas I in Marienville, Pennsylvania, with an annual salary of $57,200. The schedule is primarily day shift, with evenings and weekends as needed. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical mental health discipline.
At least one year of verified experience in the mental health field.
Participate in and complete mandatory in-services.
Complete at least ten hours of documented additional in-service per year.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Obtain required criminal clearances, including Act 33 and 34, applicable state and child clearances, and FBI clearance if necessary.
Complete a physical exam for non-communicable diseases.
Have a valid driver’s license from the employee’s state of residence.
Have valid registered vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ behavioral and emotional issues.
Interact meaningfully and therapeutically with clients, including providing direct client supervision.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling under a clinical supervisor’s direction and in accordance with clients’ individualized treatment plans.
Conduct psycho-educational assessments under a clinical supervisor’s direction.
Observe and document client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.
Coordinate with the educational team as needed to support appropriate educational placement.
Interpret treatment objectives for other treatment staff and assist with providing integrated services.
Participate in treatment team conferences concerning client behavior, diagnosis, and progress, as well as treatment planning and aftercare planning for assigned clients.
Develop and update clients’ individualized treatment plans.
Participate in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation for the program or facility performance improvement program.
Develop and maintain a current list of resources, including self-help and support groups, for clients and their families.
Follow departmental policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance and meet outside referral and licensing agency guidelines.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local licensing requirements and reporting procedures.
Identify continuing education needs, suggest program or facility training needs, and submit training requests or suggestions to appropriate staff.
Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.

Benefits

DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness programs.
Employee referral bonuses.
Company-paid training and paid training programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Certification opportunities.
Leadership development programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Opportunities across multiple service lines.