Youth Day Treatment Therapist

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Birthday day off

Holidays off

Health insurance

Life & LTD insurance

Retirement auto-enrollment

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF

Referral program

Job summary

Community Counseling Center (CCC) in Perryville, MO is seeking a Youth Day Treatment Therapist. The role supports children in K-5th grades through intensive daytime services and collaboration with schools to facilitate transition from higher levels of care.

Provisional license holders (LMSW or PLPC) are welcome, with licensure path toward full licensure. The position is Full Time, exempt, and offers progression with supervision toward licensureship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Valid provisional LMSW/PLPC license; license preferred.
• Experience working with children and families; school environment experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy with assigned clients.
• Work with an integrated treatment team with case managers and psychiatrist.
• Collaborate with school staff to meet student needs.
• Maintain records per clinical policies in a timely fashion.
• Assist with psychological evaluations.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child needs and behaviors.
• Provide therapy at other Youth Day Treatment program locations as required.

Skills

Therapy

Child & family work

School-based services

Licensure requirements

Education

Master's in social work or counseling

Provisional license LMSW or PLPC

Experience in school settings

Job description

Location: Perryville, MO
Full Time: Exempt
Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm. Must be flexible to meet client needs.

Starting salary may be higher based on relevant experience and licensure.

• Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 annually
• Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 annually

Minimum Qualifications: At minimum must hold either a LMSW or PLPC* Provisional License.
*For those obtaining a PLPC, confirmation of successful passing of your NCE is acceptable until supervision has been identified.

Community Counseling Center is proud to offer FREE clinical supervision towards full licensureship for up and coming therapist!*

The Program The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades K-5th who require a step-down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities.

Youth Day Treatment Therapist

Provisional License Accepted

Your day as a Youth Day Treatment Therapist

As a Youth Day Treatment Therapist at Community Counseling Center (CCC), you will play a pivotal role in the evaluation and treatment of children and families, ensuring a tailored approach to each unique situation. This exciting position invites Licensed Mental Health Professionals, LPCs, and LCSWs to facilitate therapeutic activities that align with the child's individualized treatment plan. By collaborating closely with the child's Treatment Team, you will apply your expertise to create a supportive environment that encourages healing and growth.

Your contributions will not only impact the lives of the children you work with but will also enrich the overall community, making this a fulfilling opportunity for any dedicated mental health professional.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy with assigned clients.
• Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers and the psychiatrist to provide consistent care.
• Work alongside school staff to meet the needs of the students/clients.
• Maintain records according to clinical policies and procedures in a timely fashion.
• Assist with psychological evaluations.
• Communicate with parents/guardians with the needs, behaviors, etc of the child.
• Required to provide therapy services at other YDT program locations as required by agency need.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related human services field.
• Valid provisional license required (LMSW or PLPC); License preferred.
• Experience working with children and families, as well as skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Why Choose Us? Your Benefits and Our Commitment

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year, plus a day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

*Upon obtaining full licensure, the employee would be required to enter into a two-year commitment with CCC in order to "pay back" the time invested into the employee. More details can be given during the interview.

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.