Youth Therapist

YOUTH THERAPIST

This position has the potential to be either 12-month or 10-month position.  The 10-month option works approximately mid-August through mid-June. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling and North Dakota license as a LMSW or LAPC. A clinical license (North Dakota) as a LCSW or LPCC is preferred. Experience working with children and victims of violence preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, have access to personal transportation and be willing to travel to local and county schools.

COMPENSATION: Salary range for LMSW, LAPC/LPC or LMFT is $45,547-75,762.  Clinical license LCSW or LPCC salary range is $53,738-$89,563. A generous leave package including sick leave, annual leave and personal leave; 11 paid holidays (9 floating holidays for a 10-month position); employer funded training in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR and CPT and weekly clinical supervision from a certified clinical supervisor

 BENEFITS: 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings Account
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
• ND Working Parents Child Care Relief
  

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Youth Therapy Services                        

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual and Group Therapy

• Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy to youth, ages 2-18, who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/abuse, stalking and/or bullying. 
• Follow-up with caregivers whose children are on CVIC’s therapy waitlists to arrange for services.
• Provide individual therapy to youth, in conjunction with their caregiver, at CVIC’s main office and shelter.
• Provide individual therapy to youth at their school in the City of Grand Forks and rural schools in Grand Forks County.
• Travel to and from schools in the City of Grand Forks and rural Grand Forks County schools is required. 
• Work with youth, in conjunction with their caregiver, to develop individualized treatment plans based on clients’ needs and goals, using evidence based therapeutic approaches to address client concerns. 
• Obtain training in providing distance counseling and provide individual therapy to victims via telehealth when needed.
• Facilitate group therapy at CVIC or area schools in the City of Grand Forks and rural schools.

 Individual Advocacy and Referrals

• Provide information and parenting support to caregivers whose youth have experienced violence.
• Become knowledgeable of other related agencies and services and provide youth victims and their non-abusing caregivers with appropriate referral information and support in accessing safety net services. 
• Collaborate with partner agencies to assist with referrals to our services, helping youth and their families overcome barriers to receiving services. 

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of all contacts with youth clients, non-abusing caregivers, and other agencies according to established procedures.
• Distribute and collect surveys from youth participating in individual and group therapy, and their caregivers, according to established procedures. 
• Maintain and engage in necessary billing-related documentation and procedures, including working with insurance agencies, partner agencies, and clients to ensure appropriate action is taken in those areas.

Collaboration

• Participate on agency and community committees as assigned.
• Collaborate with city and rural schools in setting up individual and group services for youth at the schools, providing education and support to non-abusing caregivers and staff as needed. 
• Provide support at prevention and education presentations to youth in Grand Forks County as needed.
  

All other duties as assigned.

Be life changing with us.  Apply today by submitting a cover letter, resume and completing the employment application at https://cvic.bamboohr.com/jobs/.  Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Salary : $53,738 - $89,563