Crisis Bed Therapist

Delaware Guidance Services For Children

Lewes (DE)

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USD 58 000 - 87 000

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Há 3 dias

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Competitive pay

Incentive pay

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Resumo da oferta

Delaware Guidance Services For Children in Lewes, DE seeks a Crisis Bed Therapist to deliver clinical behavioral health services within the Crisis Bed Program and manage a small outpatient caseload. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth with diverse emotional needs, ensuring safety and compassionate care.

The role requires a Master’s degree and Delaware licensure eligibility, at least two years post-graduate experience, and collaboration with the Crisis Bed team to

Qualificações

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
Eligible for Delaware licensure (LCSW/LPC-MH/LMFT/psychologist).
Minimum two years of post-graduate full-time experience.
Experience in inpatient/residential or crisis setting.
Ability to conduct individual, group, and family therapy.

Responsabilidades

Collaborate with Crisis Bed Coordinator to ensure high clinical standards.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and interview clients and families.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy and crisis intervention.
Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan with the team.
Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
Apply trauma-informed, person-centered treatment planning and interventions.
Review and sign clinical documentation with staff.
Maintain professional interactions with children, families, and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Clinical therapy

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Formação académica

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Crisis Bed Therapist

Crisis Bed Full Time Professionals Lewes, DE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2175

Salary Range: $58,219.74 To $87,329.60 Annually

Summary/objective

Under the supervision of theCrisisProgram Manager, theCrisis BedTherapistis responsiblefor providing clinical behavioral health services to clients in the Crisis Bed Program and will carry a small outpatient caseload. This position will provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth admitted to the Crisis Bed Program with a wide variety of psychological and emotional problems (ie. aggressive and defiant behavior due to problems with emotion regulation, suicidal/homicidal ideation, plans, or attempts, family conflicts, etc.) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in a Crisis Bed setting. The incumbent is responsible for clinical consultation to Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors and Crisis Bed Coordinator. Theyarededicated and committed todeliveringhigh-quality, compassionate, and therapeuticclient care.In addition, the incumbentis responsible fordocumentation ofclinicaland case management services provided from intake through discharge.

Essential functions:

Clinical Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

Collaborate closely with Crisis Bed Coordinator to ensure highest clinical standards are maintained
Conduct psychosocial assessments to document client history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the client and their family members.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in addition to crisis intervention using various treatment modalities
Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the client by utilizing the treatment team, determine aftercare needs, identify and assess family and community resources, and provide referrals as needed
Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care
Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family, and community systems to participate in the development and implementation of a person-centered treatment plan
Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed clinical interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts
Use critical thinking and risk management skills when connecting with clients in Crisis Bed
Understand warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions during interactions with children, families, and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive skills providing support for children and youth in Crisis Bed
Review and sign clinical documentation from Mental Health Technicians, Crisis Bed Shift Supervisors and Crisis Bed Coordinator

Functional Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Clinical needs of Crisis Bed program including identifying areas for training and growth
Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other Crisis Bed staff, families, and community members

Functional Role in Crisis Bed Setting:

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

General Responsibilities:

Uphold professional standards of treatment and the mission of the organization
Maintain a quality code of conduct, ethics and professionalism
Provide goal-directed and team-oriented services
Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
Assure compliance with all policies and procedures and licensing regulations
Must successfully complete all agency required training within30 days of employment and maintain timely applicable certification
Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes
Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment
Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
Effective Practice Management

Supervisoryresponsibilities:

none

Work environment:

Lewes, DE

Physical Demands:

This position involves physical interventions, including the potential use of holds, and may require the ability to lift, carry, and assist clients as needed. The successful candidate must be physically capable of responding to challenging situations in a safe and controlled manner
Frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, squatting
Proficient auditory and visual skills

Travel required:

Travel for specific tasks

Schedule:

8-hour shift
Monday-Friday
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
Experience working in an in patient or residential/group home setting

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities 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.

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: