Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist

Youth For Tomorrow; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to support at-risk youth through therapeutic interventions and individualized care plans. This role involves building trusting relationships with students, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with families to ensure comprehensive support. The organization values ongoing education and offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement match. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Retirement match up to 5%

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Continuing education

Ongoing trainings

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work with clinical experience required.
• Valid driver's license and negative TB screening needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in student activities and support families within the program.
• Collaborate on Individualized Service Plans and attend supervision meetings.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Crisis intervention

Individualized Service Plans (ISP)

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services or special education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Please Note: Locations may vary- (Previous school year locations but not limited to Prince William County, Loudoun County, Rappahannock County, and Fairfax County)

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Build a positive relationship with students based on trust, caring, unconditional regard, and individual strengths and needs.
• Provide individual, group and classroom interventions, and maintain accurate and concise notes to create Individualized Service Plans, Quarterly and Monthly reports, and closing statements.
• Provide therapeutic and crisis intervention and de-escalation on an ongoing basis as needed.
• Participate in classroom, program and individual student activities to assess student, school, and program needs.
• Provide ongoing support and intervention (as needed) to parents and families of students within the TDT Program, including but not limited to home visits, parent contact, interventions, etc.
• Provide follow-up care and support to students transitioning out of the Day Treatment Program, such as referring individuals to appropriate level of care.
• Possess the skills to collaborate and develop individualized Individualized Service Plans (ISP) to meet the needs of each student.
• Keep current on methods and procedures concerning working with individuals having behavioral and emotional needs to include continuing education seminars related to their field of work.
• Attend and participate in weekly Clinical Supervision meetings, as well as work related trainings and events as mandated by YFT.
• Consult with TDT Director, Regional Coordinator for guidance and direction for emergency and/or high risk situations.

Qualifications

• Able to work full time.
• A master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university with at least one year of clinical experience with children and adolescents; OR
• A social work bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with at least one year of documented clinical experience with children or adolescents; OR
• A bachelor's degree in a human services field or in special education.
• Any applicant for the position shall submit the following to demonstrate compliance with the qualifications required by this regulation for the program director: (1) Official transcripts from the accredited college or university of attendance within 30 days of hire; and documentation of prior relevant experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license and current negative TB screening prior to hire.

Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability.

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.