Residential Therapist I-II

Cornerstones of Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A community service organization in Kansas City seeks a Residential Therapist to support youth in overcoming trauma and developing coping strategies. This full-time role involves collaboration with staff and providing therapy in a creative environment. Candidates must possess a master's degree, relevant licensure, and varying years of experience depending on the position level. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited PTO and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required for Therapist I.
• 3-5 years of experience required for Therapist II.
• Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in addressing past trauma.
• Work with a team to develop coping strategies.
• Provide after-school services based on rotating schedule.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth counseling

Creative therapy

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Professional licensure (e.g. LMSW, LCSW)

Job description

POSITION: Residential Therapist
Salary: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type: Full Time

Cornerstones of Care may provide supervision hours as required for licensure at no cost to the employee. We also offer annual CEU requirements through the company free of charge and an excellent benefits package. Additionally, flexible scheduling and work from home available and telehealth may be utilized in special circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you believe that youth in residential treatment can heal from their trauma and learn new coping strategies? Are you committed to helping youth move from congregate care to living in a family setting? Is working with teen girls a passion for you? Cornerstones of Care is seeking a dynamic and creative Residential Therapist to join our team. Working closely with the milieu staff, expressive therapy team, vocational trades’ team and others on the treatment team, the Residential Therapist supports youth in addressing their past trauma, and developing safe and healthy coping strategies so they can successfully move to a family setting. This position is located on our Ozanam Campus in south KC which features music and art studios, a campus garden, multiple outdoor recreational areas and other spaces conducive to connecting and working with youth. A positive team spirit is critical in this role. Ability to work some non-traditional hours to provide services after school is needed. After hours support is available in the program through an on-call rotation which this position will be part of.

QUALIFICATIONS

Therapist I position requires a master’s degree, professional licensure (e.g. LMSW, PLPC) and 1-3 years of experience is required. The Therapist II position requires a master’s degree, professional licensure (e.g. LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC), and 3-5 years of post-clinical licensure experience. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BONUS

$1000 of the bonus will be paid on your first pay check and the additional $1500 will be after 12 months of service.

BENEFITS

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members), medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer