Therapist - Partial Hospitalization Program

Sarahreed; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health organization in Erie County is seeking a therapist to provide therapeutic support and consultation in their Partial Hospitalization Program. The therapist will work with children and adolescents, facilitating individual, family, and group therapy, while creating opportunities for emotional and social development. Applicants must have a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or a related field. This is a full-time school-year position with a pay rate starting at $21.50/hr, adjusted for experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children and adolescents experiencing emotional/behavioral problems preferred.
• Must be able to obtain clean clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support, clinical consultation, and individual, family, and group therapy.
• Create therapeutic opportunities for children to develop emotional intelligence and social competence.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment format.

Education

Master's Degree in psychology, social work or related mental health counseling area

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides therapeutic support, clinical consultation, individual, family, and group therapy, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents receiving services in our Partial Hospitalization Program. The role of the therapist is to create therapeutic opportunities for children to develop and practice emotional intelligence, social competence, behavioral self-control, intrinsic motivation, in an atmosphere of non-violence, and increased social responsibility. Consultation will be provided to clinical care staff, therapists, case managers, teachers, program supervisors and the medical department in the program. Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment format.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree inpsychology, social work or related mental health counseling area. One year ofexperience working with children and adolescents experiencingemotional/behavioral problems preferred.

Must be able to obtain clean clearances.

HOURS

F/T, M-F, 40 Hrs/wk, school-year position

RATE OF PAY

Minimum entry rate: $21.50/hr adjusted upward depending on experience and relevant professional license