What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Therapist position at Everstand?
$2,000 sign-on bonus!
Travel
Note: This role's primary location is Hagerstown, MD with expected travel to our Baltimore site depending on caseload demands. This role is eligible for mileage reimbursement or the use of a company vehicle (when reserved) when traveling from the primary location of Hagerstown to Baltimore or to another Everstand location.
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and must include two evening shifts (e.g. 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.). Option for one work from home day. Must rotate through as Therapist on Call. Option to have one scheduled weekend shift instead of evening shifts. Attendance at occasional weekend or evening family engagement events may be expected. This position is eligible for flex schedule per Everstand policy and procedure.
What is this job?
The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; develop/implement Individual Treatment and Transition/Discharge Plans; maintain current and accurate case documentation; conduct clinical assessments; complete activity and performance reports.
What is this company? Everstand?
Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.
What does the benefits package look like?
Required Education And Experience
Everstand is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.
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Travel
Note: This role's primary location is Hagerstown, MD with expected travel to our Baltimore site depending on caseload demands. This role is eligible for mileage reimbursement or the use of a company vehicle (when reserved) when traveling from the primary location of Hagerstown to Baltimore or to another Everstand location.
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and must include two evening shifts (e.g. 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.). Option for one work from home day. Must rotate through as Therapist on Call. Option to have one scheduled weekend shift instead of evening shifts. Attendance at occasional weekend or evening family engagement events may be expected. This position is eligible for flex schedule per Everstand policy and procedure.
What is this job?
The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; develop/implement Individual Treatment and Transition/Discharge Plans; maintain current and accurate case documentation; conduct clinical assessments; complete activity and performance reports.
What is this company? Everstand?
Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.
What does the benefits package look like?
- Accrue vacation at the rate of three weeks per year, plus two floating holidays to use, plus 10 paid holidays when Everstand is closed. That is over 30 days of time off per calendar year!
- Paid sick and bereavement leave
- Up to 3% annual match to retirement contributions
- Health insurance is available via CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
- Professional and career development includes tuition reimbursement program, access to SHRM and other HR professional development seminars, and other paid continuing education opportunities.
- Model and act in accordance with Everstand’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
- Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with Everstand’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.
- Demonstrate and practice Everstand’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to children, adolescents, and their families.
- Learn and implement evidence-based practices selected by the organization, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing supervision, consultation, and/or continuing education, committing to delivery of the practice as expected by Everstand, following practice guidelines with fidelity, and engaging in fidelity monitoring.
- Provide effective management of assigned cases which includes but is not limited to: developing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans, and collaborating in transition/discharge planning.
- Support with case management tasks including but not limited to: communication with external parties, life skills building, and referral completion.
- Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, to include consultation with the providing psychiatrist regarding client needs and interventions, and working collaboratively with Case Managers, Unit Supervisors, and other program staff under the guidance of the Care Team Coordinator.
- Evaluate the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and transition/discharge plan goals that are individualized, have strengths and service needs clearly identified, and are developed in behaviorally measurable terms.
- Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by child/youth and parents/guardians.
- Provide clinical services that are trauma-informed and aligned with Everstand’s purpose and values.
Required Education And Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
- Current LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, or LCPAT Maryland State License
- Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families
- At least one year post-graduate experience
- Current LCSW-C or LCPC Maryland State License
Everstand is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.
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