Therapist - SAC Program

NEW PROGRAM - STABILIZATGION AND ASSESSMENT CENTER: Jonathan’s Place is seeking a Therapist in our Stabilization and Assessment Center (SAC) Program. The Therapist will provide therapeutic and treatment services to children/youth with intense behavioral and emotional issues. This position will collaborate with the entire treatment team to provide trauma-informed mental health services, counseling, and assessments to youth requiring future treatment and services recommendations.

SAC Therapist is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with evenings and weekends as needed. Jonathan’s Place offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401k, and other ancillary benefits.

Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to awatson@kidnet.org

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, safety plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Complete individual assessments, write reports, and communicate with families, program staff, treatment team, cps, and other supports.
• Identify and provide trauma-informed treatment modalities and interventions that address the needs of youth.
• Offer support to direct care and program staff in meeting the needs of residents, such as de-escalation strategies, therapeutic skills training, and crisis intervention.
• Research and maintain connections with community resources for clients who need additional support and services.
• Complete and maintain written and electronic documentation.
• Provide representation for clients in court hearings if necessary.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to address the individualized needs of youth in the program.
• Meet designated benchmarks and quality measures.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Keep the supervisor informed of all job-related tasks, activities, and challenges.
• Attend all job-related training.
• Attend administrative meetings and training as directed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or  psychology 
• Licensed at the minimum as an LMSW or LPC-A
• At least one year of experience working with trauma survivors and facilitating group training
• Previous experience and counseling experience with children and youth with behavioral and emotional issues.
• Knowledge of child development,  behavior management, and autism 
• Knowledge and use of a conceptual framework for child and adolescent development, emotional and behavior problems, parenting, crisis intervention, and various treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of various theories, principles, and concepts for therapeutic practice with individuals, children, and families, trauma-based training, and well-developed diagnostic, assessment, and treatment planning skills.