Youth Day Treatment Therapist
About The Position
The Youth Day Treatment Therapist evaluates and treats children and families in a structured behavioral health setting. The program serves youth in kindergarten through fifth grade who need a step-down from or alternative to inpatient or partial hospitalization care, or transitional care following those services. It provides more intensive support than outpatient treatment to help youth return to the community or avoid more restrictive treatment. The therapist facilitates therapeutic activities based on each child's treatment plan and serves on the child's Treatment Team. The role works with an integrated treatment team, including case managers and a psychiatrist, and alongside school staff. Staff supervise students during program hours on school premises and follow the applicable school or agency schedule and school-specific emergency, safety, and operational protocols. The therapist may provide services to other day treatment programs as agency needs require. The position is full-time and exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; flexibility is required to meet client needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field.
- At least 2 years of experience in children's and family mental health services.
- For candidates obtaining PLPC licensure, confirmation of successfully passing the NCE is acceptable until supervision has been identified.
- Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.
Nice To Haves
- License 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 the needs of students and clients.
- Maintain and document records in a timely manner according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
- Assist with psychological evaluations.
- Communicate with parents and guardians about the child's needs, behaviors, and related matters.
- Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed, including seclusion or restraint interventions to prevent self-harm or harm to others, in accordance with Pro-ACT guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
- Provide therapy services for other day treatment programs as required by agency need.
- Maintain Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Supervise students during program hours while services are provided on school premises.
- Follow the school's operational schedule when school is in session and comply with applicable school or agency schedules for delays or closures.
- Follow school-specific emergency, safety, and operational protocols while on school grounds, including lockdowns, drills, and evacuations.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a day off for the employee's birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Employee referral program.
- Additional benefits; benefits may vary depending on hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
