Residential Therapist

One Hope United; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Residential Therapist to provide essential therapeutic services to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will develop treatment plans, lead a dedicated team, and ensure the highest ethical standards in practice. Your expertise will help clients navigate their journey toward stability and integration into their communities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Join a team that values empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the pursuit of better futures for children and families.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2500/year

Generous vacation and PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

403b and flexible spending

Life and LTD insurance

Career development opportunities

Leadership roles available on site

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to individuals, families, or groups.
• Plan and administer therapeutic treatment to youth and monitor progress.
• Complete required documentation such as Mental Health Assessments.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Clinical Documentation

Team Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Education

MA/MS in Social Work

License Eligibility

Job description

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The Residential Therapist works to alleviate or stabilize mental health symptoms of selected clients, which impair their ability to adjust to home, community integration, or maintain living stability. The role involves providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, including developing assessment and treatment plans for clients.

Job Duties

1. Maintain the highest ethical standards in accordance with professional affiliations and demonstrate strength-oriented practice.
2. Provide clinical direction to a residential home team, facilitate clinical meetings, and participate in staffings and team meetings.
3. Serve as a central communication point for all mental health-related services, support, treatment, and counseling.
4. Plan and administer therapeutic treatment to youth, regularly discuss progress with clients, and encourage feedback and ownership of outcomes.
5. Offer coaching, training, and supervision to residential staff.
6. Complete required documentation such as Admission Notes, Mental Health Assessments, Treatment Plans, and Court Reports within deadlines.
7. Monitor client progress and reassess their level of functioning periodically.
8. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical and case management services daily.
9. Complete transition and aftercare plans as per protocols.
10. Coordinate with medical providers to rule out symptoms and approach treatment collaboratively.
11. Provide internal and external training as needed.
12. Represent OHU at court hearings, meetings, and reviews on behalf of youth and families.
13. Adhere to Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Based Program practices.
14. Perform on-call responsibilities on the residential campus.
15. Treat all program information as confidential.

Qualifications

Education: MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required. License eligibility required; license preferred.

Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.

Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required, with appropriate auto insurance coverage.

Our Values

• Do the Right Thing: Serve clients and staff responsibly, honor commitments, and challenge the status quo.
• Fully Contribute: Bring presence, passion, and ideas, respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Empower One Another: Collaborate, care, and encourage with dignity and respect.
• Turn Hope into Action: Advocate and work to build a better future.
• Seek Impact Every Day: Make things happen through resourcefulness and data-informed decisions.
• Always Keep Improving: Pursue excellence, embrace change, and learn from experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance up to $2500/year
• Generous vacation and PTO
• Health, dental, vision, 403b, flexible spending, life and LTD insurance
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Leadership roles available on site

Additional Information

One Hope United is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are a fiscally stable, historic agency serving over 10,000 children and families across multiple states. We require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment, subject to legal accommodations.