Clinical Psychotherapist

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Psychotherapist

Location: Office, Court Services, Community

Position Type: Full-time

Oversees: Clinical Intern, In-Home Therapists

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $80,000-$83,200

Job Summary

The Clinical Psychotherapist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) will manage the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Program, a comprehensive 6-month early intensive behavioral intervention model for youth on probation.

The primary goal of this program is to keep youth in their local community, home, and school, as well as reduce substance abuse and criminal activity. This goal is achieved through interventions targeted at the individual and family levels, as well as the group settings of school, community, and even peer groups.

During this program, the LICSW or LPCC will work directly with the youth on their behaviors, familial and peer relationships, daily living skills, and more. At the same time, the LICSW or LPCC will work with the caregivers on their behaviors, relationship with their child, appropriate consequence systems, and more. The LICSW or LPCC will have a Clinical Intern to assist with assessments, reports (BASC, Vineland, CMDE, etc.), paperwork and other clinical items as needed, as well as behavioral therapists that work 1:1 with the youth during intensive therapy and as they integrate back into school and home for generalizing and maintaining their skills. The LICSW or LPCC will work directly with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst regarding behavioral treatments in addition to CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic tools necessary for the youth and caregivers across settings (home, school, community).

Program Beliefs (a way to explain to caregivers)

• Services work best for families when everyone works together and has the same goals for treatment.
• Caregivers are an important part of this teamwork, including making decisions.
• The family as a whole is the focus of the treatment, not just the youth.
• Routines can be built around the family’s strengths in addition to creating new habits.
• The youth is best supported within their own home with their family along with their natural support structures.
• Small changes have a large impact on the future.

Key team players:

• Youth
• Caregiver(s)
• Behavioral Therapist(s)
• Social Worker/Therapist
• Probation Officer

Four phases

Phase 1: Assessment and Intake

Phase 2: Intensive Day Treatment Therapy for 8-10 weeks for 20-35 hours per week.

Phase 3: Generalization, fade into the home and school settings

Phase 4: Maintenance, phasing the therapists out

About ABS

Advancing Behavioral Solutions (ABS) is a local provider of developmental and behavioral health services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. Our mission is to guide individuals and their families on the path to independence with comprehensive, person-centered care.

ABS is also known as River City Therapy Center (RCTC), a facility established in 2022 in Red Wing, MN. Our core principles are EPIC; we value Education, Passion, Integrity, & Collaboration and strive to provide quality therapy for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. We also serve individuals with related disabilities, for ages birth through 21. We are expanding the services we provide and the clients we serve, like this program! We offer an opportunity to grow with us, and we value your feedback! Help us create a welcoming, effective therapeutic environment for clients, families, and team members to grow!

Responsibilities

• Conduct an assessment of the youth and family
• Complete a Comprehensive Medical Necessity Evaluation (CMDE) if necessary for phase 2 of the program
• Provide direct clinical treatment to the youth and family
• Continuously engaging and providing direction to the caregivers, supports, and other important people in the youth’s life
• Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress
• Collaborate with other professionals working with the youth to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain licensure, continuing education, relevant certifications, and ethical standards

Skills

• Passion for working with the juvenile population
• Comfortable with delivering difficult information
• Comfortable working with diverse populations
• Comfortable working in other people’s homes
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Delivers goals-based, action-oriented therapy
• Understand how social systems impact youth behavior
• Passion for engaging caregivers struggling with their child’s behavioral issues

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or a closely related field
• Experience with the juvenile population
• Experience providing CBT therapy to adolescents
• Experience working within youth’s natural ecology
• Experience using behavioral based approaches
• Experience with couples and/or family therapy
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to travel to client’s homes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Schedule

Evenings and weekends may be needed for families who cannot accommodate traditional business hours. Flex time is acceptable. Client caseload will be kept to a minimum to avoid excessive hours and burnout (usually no more than 3-4 clients at a time).

Benefits

• Paid 40hr ABA Therapy Training (RBT Series), one of the components in the MST program.
• Paid Training/Certification in DBT
• Paid NASW Membership Fees
• Company Computer
• Paid Mileage
• Supervision – an LICSW is available should the candidate selected not have their license and meet all other qualifications
• Collaboration with cross-trained professionals including juvenile probation officers and behavior analysts
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 3 Paid Sick Days per year
• 401(k) with company matching
• Group Health Insurance with Company Contribution
• Continuing education opportunities
• Annual wage increase

This position is salaried at $80,000-$83,200 and is funded in part by a grant from the Office of Justice Programs with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. If the grant funding were to go away the position would still be funded.

Advancing Behavioral Solutions offers Equal Employment Opportunities. Employees are hired based solely on ABS personnel requirements and the qualifications of each individual candidate. We will not discriminate due to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability when making decisions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion, termination or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $83,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $83,200