Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, which offers a comprehensive clinically-based treatment option for adolescents and their families is seeking a skilled and qualified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for our Dual Diagnosis Residential facility who is interested in making a difference and having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

The Licensed Therapist will be responsible for providing individual and family therapy, case management, advocacy, linkage to community resources, and crisis intervention services, in addition to maintaining clinical documentation, attending team meetings, etc.

In addition, the Licensed Therapist will have demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and experience engaging with clients, making assessments and treatment recommendations, and utilizing strength-based interventions. Preferred candidates for this position will also likely have advanced training and experience utilizing some evidence-based interventions. This position will likely include varying shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family/group therapy and experiential therapy groups.
• Case management.
• Responsible for insurance reviews and peer-to-peer consults.
• Demonstrates the ability to make the necessary programmatic adjustments to meet client, group, and program needs.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth and development through participation in in-services, workshops, staff meetings, and literature reviews.
• Upholds state standards for care.
• Adheres to Visions’ facility, department, personnel, and standard policies and procedures, including safety policies and safe work practices.
• Maintains professional competence by attending conferences, workshops, educational programs, and related training.
• Maintains professional license, CPR, and Restraint Training.
• Provides a nurturing environment and close, intensive supervision/security for all clientele.
• Work effectively with the team.

Skills, Qualifications, and Education

• Licensed MFT, LCSW, PSYD or Ph.D.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with adolescents and families in treatment and/or mental health settings with a strong understanding of systematic theoretical orientation.
• A background in DBT is required and training in one or more of the following modalities is preferred: EMDR, Brainspotting, or SE.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in excel, word, outlook, and access.
• Team Player.
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of clients.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving emotionally disturbed youth.
• Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skills.
• High degree of clinical knowledge and competence.
• Completion of Background Check, including criminal history and fingerprinting.
• Maintain current CPI and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, and MVR clearance.