What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Therapist - 3 position at Uplift Behavioral Health Services?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Outpatient Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our mental health team. This role involves providing specialized therapeutic services to children and adolescents with diverse emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, family counseling, and trauma-informed care, with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young clients and their families through evidence-based practices and collaborative treatment planning.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, art therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to children, adolescents, and their families, including applied behavior analysis and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collect and document clinical data accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Maintain detailed medical records, progress notes, and treatment summaries while ensuring confidentiality.
- Collaborate with case managers, educators, medical professionals, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor client progress through ongoing assessments and modify treatment strategies as needed.
- Educate families on behavioral health issues, coping strategies, and available community resources.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision sessions to ensure quality care delivery.
- Stay current with developments in mental health counseling, special education strategies, autism spectrum disorder interventions, PTSD care, gender issues counseling, crisis management, conflict resolution, and other relevant areas.
Skills
- Proven experience in child & family counseling, behavioral health therapy, or social work with children or adolescents.
- Strong knowledge of mental health assessment tools, diagnostic evaluation processes, and case management practices.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, medical terminology related to mental health services, and electronic medical records systems.
- Expertise in therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), art therapy, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention techniques, and group therapy facilitation.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging children and families from diverse backgrounds while maintaining professionalism.
- Compassionate approach combined with conflict management skills to handle crisis situations effectively.
- Experience working with trauma-informed care models including PTSD care and working with people with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable. This position is integral to our mission of providing comprehensive outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents in a supportive environment dedicated to healing and growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Roxbury, MA 02132
Salary : $40 - $55