Outpatient Therapist- Licensed FT

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO (44 days)

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. seeks an Outpatient Therapist to deliver clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.

The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults within a supportive, mission-driven nonprofit setting. Responsibilities include treatment planning, collaboration with schools and community partners, and maintaining clinical records.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in Delaware.
• Delaware clinical licensure in social work, psychology, counseling.
• Minimum of two years of relevant full-time post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to diverse clients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with school staff and community resources.
• Maintain required clinical documentation and supervision as assigned.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Summary/objective

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.

Summary/objective

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.

Essential Functions

Clinical

• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
• Conceptualize course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
• Assess clients needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services
• Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in order to develop and implement treatment planning
• Maintains an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
• Demonstrate comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Participates in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups
• Provides clinical supervision for Masters program interns and staff members as assigned
• Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement

Administrative & Clinical Documentation

• 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

• Interpersonal skills/relationships/teamwork
• Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
• Performs other duties that support the mission of the organization

Competencies/ Capabilities

• Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
• Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
• Effective Practice Management
• Adaptability/continuous improvement
• Written & oral communication

Supervisory responsibilities:

None

Work environment:

Office and/or community settings as assigned, Partial telecommuting with approval

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel required:

Occasional travel to various sites and/or community partners

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual

Eeo

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .

Other Responsibilities

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

If you want to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to https://www.delawareguidance.org/about/ ;

Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?

Benefits

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:

• Competitive Compensation
• Incentive Pay for Specific Roles
• Generous Paid Time Off ( starting at 44 days of paid leave a year )
• Up to 8% Annual Contribution to Your Retirement Fund
• Free Professional Development Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

Position Highlights

• Flexible / Hybrid work environment (Partial telecommuting available)
• Flexible Schedule- 20 to 37.5 hours per week
• Generous benefits and time off policies
• Ability to work with children through a mission driven organization