Child Therapist, Part-time

Sevita Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Sevita Health as a Part-Time Therapist in Alabama, where you will provide vital psychotherapy services to youth, conducting assessments and facilitating therapy aimed at improving mental well-being. You will work closely with individuals and families, employing various methodologies tailored to their needs. This role offers flexible hours and a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Annual bonus plan

Qualifications

• Experience preferred or as required by state.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and maintain documentation.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Empathy

Education

Master’s Degree in human services field

Job description

Alabama Mentor,a part of theSevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Part-Time Therapist (up to 20 hrs/week)

Compensation: Therapistswill be paid under a hourly three tier system: Admin (travel and paperwork): $7.45; Base(training): $21.00; and Clinical (actual billable service): $31.00

Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Therapist role, you will provide psychotherapy to aid individuals in increasing their sense of their well-being. You will employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship-building, dialogue, communication and behavior change that is designed to improve the mental health of the person served or to improve group relationships (such as in a family).

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment by interviewing the child and family (if applicable), and transcribing or dictating relevant information for client records.
• Provide therapy, family support, and crisis interventions to an individual, family and/or group using various treatment modalities as outlined in state/local contracts and/or state licensing standards.
• Provide mental health consultation to stakeholders and treatment team members.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with an interdisciplinary team
• Work with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate other treatment initiatives including school performance, permanency, and reunification planning.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plan based on treatment, indicating all relevant aftercare needs and plans.
• Conduct educational groups for clients, families and foster parents.
• Prepare and train the child’s biological or legal parents to resume care of their child when reunification is the goal (if applicable to the population being served).
• Conduct regularly scheduled face-to-face meetings with the person served and caretaker to monitor progress and discuss treatment strategies and services.
• Maintain current, legible and adequate medical record documentation in client’s chart.
• Attend regular staff meetings, clinical meetings and one-on-one sessions with direct supervisor to process current status of cases.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in human services field
• Experience preferred or as required by state
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

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If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Alabama Mentor'smission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

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