Lead Residential Therapist

Lead Residential Therapist

We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and experienced Residential Mental Health Therapist Lead to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a skilled clinical team while providing impactful individual, group, and family therapy to clients navigating psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

As the Therapist Lead, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement innovative therapeutic treatment plans and interventions within a residential treatment setting. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of experts who prioritize collaboration and continuous growth. We also provide paid training in diverse therapeutic modalities, ensuring you remain at the forefront of best practices in mental health care. 

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of professional therapists.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Oversee the productivity and quality of services provided by the team.

Mentorship and Development:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to therapists to enhance their professional development.
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for the therapy team.

Clinical Service Delivery:

• Manage a personal caseload, providing high-quality therapeutic services to clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with the Nursing, Residential Care, and Case Management departments to ensure comprehensive care.
• Communicate effectively with parents and referring agencies to coordinate care and support for clients.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of therapeutic services provided by the team.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Starting Wage: Competitive salary, dependent on licensure and experience

Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree and a license to practice in the field of competency (LCSW or LPCC). Preference is given to people with years of experience in the social service field.

Why choose Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch? 

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission. Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives. The warm, collaborative, and inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. Our behavioral health providers continue to flourish professionally as they work alongside a group of compassionate, practiced experts who provide care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues.

Our Culture of Purpose

The ideal candidate is deeply committed to providing exceptional care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs. They will have a strong passion for supporting youth and families, a dedication to advocating for vital resources, and the creativity to develop innovative solutions that empower each child to achieve their full potential.

Our Culture of Caring

Experience the fulfillment of working in a faith-based organization that prioritizes the well-being of its employees, empowering them to thrive personally and professionally while inspiring others to reach their fullest potential.

Our Culture of Learning

Enhance your professional growth with dedicated mentoring and support from our seasoned experts. Make a meaningful impact by sharing your expertise, offering guidance, and fostering the development of others. Take advantage of rewarding opportunities to provide clinical supervision to interns and newly licensed clinicians, shaping the future of the profession.

 Benefits: 

As we support treatments that care for others, we also work to care for our team member’s professional and personal growth and well-being. 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch’s Medical plan 
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked, and starts accruing immediately)
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account 
• Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
• STAR leadership program
• Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift
• Flexible scheduling 

We can't wait to hear from you!