What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist- Licensed FT position at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.?
Summary/objective
The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.
Essential Functions
Clinical
Work environment: Office and/or community settings as assigned, Partial telecommuting with approval
Physical Demands
Required Qualifications
Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .
Other Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, tasks or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Delaware Guidance Services
DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.
If you want to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to https://www.delawareguidance.org/about/ ;
Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?
Benefits
DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. In addition to offering flexible work arrangements, DGS offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package including the following:
The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.
Essential Functions
Clinical
- Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
- Conceptualize course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
- Assess clients needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services
- Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in order to develop and implement treatment planning
- Maintains an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
- Demonstrate comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Participates in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups
- Provides clinical supervision for Masters program interns and staff members as assigned
- Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement
- Engages and collaborates with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients
- Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
- Complete required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes.
- Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader
- Maintains active status licensure with respective State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
- Interpersonal skills/relationships/teamwork
- Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities
- Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
- Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
- Performs other duties that support the mission of the organization
- Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
- Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
- Effective Practice Management
- Adaptability/continuous improvement
- Written & oral communication
Work environment: Office and/or community settings as assigned, Partial telecommuting with approval
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist.
- Possess Delaware Clinical Licensure (social work, psychology, counseling)
- Minimum of two years of relevant full-time post graduate experience
- Bilingual
Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .
Other Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, tasks or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Delaware Guidance Services
DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.
If you want to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to https://www.delawareguidance.org/about/ ;
Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?
Benefits
DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. In addition to offering flexible work arrangements, DGS offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package including the following:
- Competitive Compensation
- Incentive Pay for Specific Roles
- Generous Paid Time Off ( starting at 44 days of paid leave a year )
- Up to 8% Annual Contribution to Your Retirement Fund
- Free Professional Development Opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Flexible / Hybrid work environment (Partial telecommuting available)
- Flexible Schedule- 20 to 37.5 hours per week
- Generous benefits and time off policies
- Ability to work with children through a mission driven organization