Youth Day Treatment Therapist

CCC•Perryville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Day Treatment Therapist evaluates and treats children and families in the Youth Day Treatment program, serving youth in grades K–5 who need a step-down or alternative to inpatient or partial hospitalization care, or transitional care after such treatment. The program provides structured daytime behavioral health services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment, with the goal of supporting return to the community and preventing or minimizing the need for more intensive or restrictive care. The therapist facilitates therapeutic activities based on each child’s treatment plan and participates as a member of the child’s Treatment Team. Staff supervise students during program hours on school premises and follow the applicable school or agency schedule, as well as school-specific operational, safety, and emergency protocols. This is a full-time, exempt position in Perryville, Missouri. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; flexibility is required to meet client needs. The posted minimum annual pay is $50,620 for provisionally licensed clinicians (LMSW or PLPC), with additional pay depending on experience, and $53,120 for fully licensed clinicians (LCSW or LPC), with additional pay depending on experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in children/family mental health services.
License preferred; listed license levels include LMSW or PLPC (provisionally licensed) and LCSW or LPC (fully licensed).
For candidates obtaining a PLPC, confirmation of successfully passing the NCE is acceptable until supervision has been identified.
Flexibility to meet client needs.
Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.

Nice To Haves

A clinical license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy with assigned clients.
Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers and the psychiatrist, to provide consistent care.
Work alongside school staff to meet students’ and clients’ needs.
Maintain and document records in a timely manner according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
Assist with psychological evaluations.
Communicate with parents and guardians about children’s needs, behaviors, and related matters.
Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed, including use of seclusion or restraint interventions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
Provide seclusion or restraint interventions as needed in accordance with Pro-ACT guidelines and agency policy and procedure.
Provide therapy services for other day treatment programs as required by agency need.
Maintain Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Supervise students during all program hours while services are provided on school premises.
Follow the applicable school or CCC schedule and school-specific emergency, safety, and operational protocols while on school grounds.