Residential Therapist - Youth DBT Specialist

Midwest Center for Youth & Families; Kouts (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a Residential Therapist to join our 40-hour/week team at our IN locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, with weekend and evening coverage as needed. The role involves direct psychotherapy for youth aged 10–18 in a DBT-focused program.

We offer a $7K sign-on bonus and a mission-driven work environment within a large UHS network, committed to compassionate behavioral healthcare and family support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling.
• Experience in residential treatment facility and DBT knowledge.
• Licensed social worker or equivalent in Indiana or eligible.
• Must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Obtain social history information for clinical staff to understand patient background.
• Provide direct psychotherapy to patients in individual, family, and group settings.
• Liaise with patient’s family or support system and referral sources.
• Assist with utilization review with third-party payor sources.

Skills

DBT knowledge

Residential treatment experience

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a Residential Therapist to join our 40-hour/week team at our IN locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, with weekend and evening coverage as needed. The role involves direct psychotherapy for youth aged 10–18 in a DBT-focused program.

We offer a $7K sign-on bonus and a mission-driven work environment within a large UHS network, committed to compassionate behavioral healthcare and family support.