Young Adult Therapist

Ridge RTC • Milton, NH

23h

About The Position

Altior Healthcare is a network of mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for U.S. Veterans. Its services operate across more than 15 locations in California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas, with over 500 employees serving more than 300 residential clients daily. Paradigm Treatment and Ridge RTC work together under Altior to provide mental health care.

The Young Adult Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to people ages 18–20 experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary clinical team throughout a structured 28–35 day treatment episode and supports patients’ transition to aftercare.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a clinical mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with young adults.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Licensed, pre-licensed, or license-eligible in New Hampshire, or able to transfer a license, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist. Pending licensure or out-of-state licensure is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mental health, substance use, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and assessments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with assigned patients throughout a 28–35 day treatment episode.
• Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and clinical observations.
• Synthesize and communicate relevant clinical information to multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in and support aftercare and discharge planning, partnering with families and internal and external clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to ethical standards and applicable clinical, regulatory, and licensing requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with a 4% match.
• Paid time off programs, including vacation, holidays, and illness.
• Chef-made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings for development and continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level