At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making connections happen every day by cultivating growth, belonging, and wellness for our teammates.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist with a passion for helping youth overcome challenges and develop essential life skills? We are currently seeking a skilled and empathetic Mental Health Therapist to lead our Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) groups for youth. Join us and together we can provide young individuals with the support they need to overcome challenges and build a brighter future. The candidate will carry a caseload and will also conduct TDT group 2 days a week, at the minimum, after school 2:30 PM -4:30 PM and conduct up to 4 hours a day during the summer to total 20 hours per week. This therapist may have travel between the school and the office. What Will I Be Doing? As a Therapist responsible for leading Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) groups, you will be at the forefront of helping adolescents navigate through emotional and behavioral challenges. Your role will encompass a range of essential responsibilities, including: TDT Group Facilitation, Individual Counseling, Treatment Planning and Clinical Documentation. You will also:
Facilitate group therapy sessions for children and adolescents aged 5-18, focusing on various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based interventions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique needs and goals. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify mental health concerns, behavioral issues, and developmental challenges. Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress, ensuring their safety and well-being. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and educators, to coordinate care and optimize treatment outcomes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and interventions in compliance with regulatory standards. Provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, offering education and resources to enhance their understanding of mental health issues and effective coping strategies. Required minimum billable hours per week: 20 hours. Competitive salary with additional hourly rate over 20 hours. Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Previous experience working with youth, with a particular focus on those facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities for youth, with a track record of success in implementing these techniques. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with both youth and their families. A high degree of compassion, patience, and empathy in your work. Capability to work effectively both as part of a collaborative team and independently. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to documentation and record-keeping. Health Connect America and its companies are a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider(s). It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.
We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.
Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
