Day Treatment Group Support Therapist

Washburn Center For Children; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Developmental Repair Model training

CPI certification

Licensure supervision toward licensure

Medical and dental benefits

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Washburn Center For Children in Minneapolis, MN, is hiring a Day Treatment Group Support Therapist to work with children ages 2.5–9 who have significant emotional and behavioral needs. You will co-lead groups, manage a caseload of outpatient clients, and collaborate with a team of co-therapists, supervisors and interns.

The week splits roughly 20 hours in day treatment and 20 hours in outpatient therapy. Responsibilities include planning group activities, documenting progress, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or professional counseling.
• Eligibility for LICSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance and their families, including providing therapeutic groups.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and experience with children who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to stay regulated, flexible and resourceful in fast-paced situations.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead therapeutic groups for 6 to 8 children, and provide coverage across classrooms during staff leaves or vacancies.
• Plan group activities and themes based on each child’s treatment goals and developmental needs.
• Create a safe, predictable and culturally welcoming group environment, including preparing rooms and keeping therapy materials stocked.
• Use de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to keep children physically and emotionally safe including therapeutic holds.
• Complete diagnostic assessments (DSM-5 or DC:0-5), treatment plans and discharge plans for outpatient clients.
• Coordinate care with families, schools and other professionals.
• Support intern learning through classroom debriefing.
• Maintain timely documentation in line with agency and state requirements.

Skills

Group therapy

Child therapy

Trauma-informed care

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in social work / marriage and family therapy / professional counseling

LICSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure eligibility

Job description

• Location 1100 GLENWOOD AVE,Minneapolis, MN, 55405-1430,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

Washburn Center for Children is hiring a Day Treatment Group Support Therapist to support children ages 2.5 - 9 with significant emotional and behavioral needs. This role combines the energy of group work with the depth of your own outpatient caseload. You’ll split your week between our day treatment classrooms and your own outpatient clients, working alongside a collaborative team of co-therapists, supervisors and interns.

How your week looks

• 20 hours in day treatment: about 10 to 12 hours leading and supporting groups across classrooms, plus 8 to 10 hours for care coordination, debriefing, supervision, school connections and curriculum planning
• 20 hours of outpatient therapy: your own caseload of individual and family therapy clients

What you’ll do

• Co-lead therapeutic groups for 6 to 8 children, and provide coverage across classrooms during staff leaves or vacancies
• Plan group activities and themes based on each child’s treatment goals and developmental needs
• Create a safe, predictable and culturally welcoming group environment, including preparing rooms and keeping therapy materials stocked
• Use de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to keep children physically and emotionally safe including therapeutic holds
• Complete diagnostic assessments (DSM-5 or DC:0-5), treatment plans and discharge plans for outpatient clients
• Coordinate care with families, schools and other professionals
• Support intern learning through classroom debriefing
• Maintain timely documentation in line with agency and state requirements

What we offer

• Initial and ongoing training and consultation in the Developmental Repair Model
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, plus first aid and CPR
• Weekly clinical supervision and case consultation, including supervision toward licensure for pre-licensed clinicians
• 3 weeks of vacation, medical and dental benefits coverage, sick time, 403B and other benefits.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or professional counseling
• Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance and their families, including providing therapeutic groups for children
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and experience working with children who have experienced trauma
• Ability to stay regulated, flexible and resourceful in fast-paced situations
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

Strongly preferred:

• Independent licensure (LICSW, LMFT or LPCC)