Therapist

StepStone Family & Youth Services•Charleston, WV

9d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our therapy team follows a best practice, trauma-informed care model, tailoring treatment to the unique needs of each youth and family we serve. At Stepstone Family and Youth Services, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance. Allowing flexible, hybrid work structure, where team members provide in person and / or virtual therapy that may occur after school hours. We are committed to supporting career growth and building a strong foundation for our team members through ongoing trauma informed care training and professional development opportunities. Our people are our greatest asset, and by joining our team, you'll have access to a range of perks and training resources designed to support your professional growth, as outlined below: StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Requirements

Possess a working knowledge and understanding of culture and its function in human behavior and society.
Deliver services that are sensitive to client’s culture.
Foster mutually respectful partnerships with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address identified issues they face.
Able to effectively partner with other team members.
Possess a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Able to set appropriate boundaries and maintain a helping role and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the person(s) served or other family.
A Master’s degree in a psychology, social work or counseling
1 year experience in child welfare services.
A valid professional Master’s level, provisional or full license in social work, therapy or counseling.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial mental health assessments
Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions to clients as determined by the treatment plan and document the sessions according to best practice documentation and regulatory requirements.
Maintain electronic record to meet regulatory management standards and document all client meetings, progress toward treatment goals and ensure compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards.
Develop individualized treatment plans Based on client needs and goals
Utilize evidenced based, trauma informed, therapeutic techniques, such as trauma therapies, TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Techniques and other modalities necessary to assist client in meeting goals
Participate as a member of the child and family team
Provide consultation to non-clinical team members, when appropriate
Abide by company policy when receiving a subpoena for records and/or court appearances.
Work in consultation with and report any concerns to State Executive Director and/or Statewide Treatment Director
Attendance is an essential function of the job
Other job-related duties as assigned