Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist (Loudoun Co)

Youth For Tomorrow; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Virginia seeks a qualified mental health professional to support at-risk youth. The role involves building relationships, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with families. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and clinical experience, along with QMHP-C certification. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Match

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work required.
• QMHP-C certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students based on trust and individual needs.
• Provide therapeutic and crisis intervention as needed.
• Consult with TDT Director for guidance in high-risk situations.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Public School District (PWC, FFX, LDN, MAN) - Virginia

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.

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing training. 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 insurance such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

LOCATION: LOUDOUN COUNTY

Role & 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 maintains 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 develop individualize Individualized Service Plan (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.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional – Child (QMHP-C) certificationrequired at time of hire.
• Must have a valid drivers license and current negative TB screening prior to hire.