Developmental Disabilities Therapist for Teens & Adults

St. Louis Arc; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Time Off

Job summary

St. Louis Arc is hiring a licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor to support teens and adults with developmental disabilities. You will provide individualized therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multiple departments to coordinate care.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, evidence-based approaches, and documenting progress while engaging families and primary caregivers in the process.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Three or more years of experience working with teens and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to teens and adults with developmental disabilities and/or their families.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Report progress and coordinate with families and care teams.
• Collaborate with Residential, Transition/Next, Navigation and Behavior departments to ensure high-quality supports.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Experience with teens/adults with IDs/

Therapeutic setting

Education

MSW or equivalent

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Data tracking software

Job description

St. Louis Arc is hiring a licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor to support teens and adults with developmental disabilities. You will provide individualized therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multiple departments to coordinate care.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, evidence-based approaches, and documenting progress while engaging families and primary caregivers in the process.