Psychologist

Confluence Behavioral Health, LLC; Thetford (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid-time off

Health Insurance Plan

Job summary

Confluence Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy within a residential program for young adults facing emotional and relational challenges. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and progress evaluation, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

The position values experience in outdoor recreation and experiential/adventure-based approaches, and requires Vermont licensure along with a PhD or PsyD.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Vermont with active credentials.
• PhD or PsyD required for clinical leadership.
• Interest or background in outdoor recreation and experiential/adventure-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly individual, family, and group clinical sessions with participants.
• Assess and develop treatment plans; monitor progress and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with direct care staff and clinical team; participate in weekly meetings.
• Liaise with referring professionals and other programs; support site visits, conferences, and on-call needs.

Education

PhD/PsyD required

Licensed to practice in Vermont

Academic experience / interest in Outdoor Recreation

Academic experience / interest in Experiential Education

Academic experience / interest in Adventure-Based Counseling

Job description

Company Description:

Confluence is a clinically-intensive mental health treatment program treating young adults with emotional, substance use, and relational challenges. The program combines wilderness adventure therapy with a residential experience, farm programming, and comprehensive health and wellness services to guide young adults facing mental health challenges towards engaged, positive, and fulfilling lives.

Job Description:

Clinical Therapists are responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy, development and oversight of individualized treatment plans of participants, the ongoing assessment of participant progress, and supporting the intervention to help individuals heal, recover, and move forward from their challenges. The Clinical Therapist works alongside a team of treatment professionals and direct care staff to better the psychological well-being of participants. As an integral part of a growing team, the Clinical Therapist will be relied on to help continuously review, improve and further develop both Confluence’s clinical interventions as well as the therapeutic, residential and experiential aspects of the program to better serve the health and wellness of participants and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly individual, family, and group clinical sessions with program participants
• Assessment, Treatment, and Discharge Planning
• Ongoing assessments of and check-in sessions with participants
• Liaise with and support direct care staff (mentors and coaches) to best support the participants, the clinical process, and the intervention model
• Direct consultation with the clinical team and participation in weekly clinical team meetings
• Correspondence with referring professionals, previous clinicians, and other programs/schools
• Support during site visits by professionals and potential participant visits
• Participation in marketing events and presentations at conferences (travel required)
• Periodic on-call availability to address emergency clinical needs with direct care staff

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in residential treatment or hospital
• Licensed to practice in the State of Vermont
• PhD/PsyD required
• Academic experience and/or professional interest in working with emerging adults
• Experience and interest in Outdoor Recreation, Experiential Education, and Adventure-Based Counseling strongly preferred

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Paid-time off
• Health Insurance Plan