What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Therapist position at NCHC?
The Opportunity:
The Youth Services Therapist is a licensed mental health professional that works with youth in a behavioral health hospital and stabilization programs. Duties of this role include providing mental health and substance use assessment, as well as therapy for individuals, families, and groups within these two programs. The therapist will provide consultation and education among the treatment team in a manner that most effectively meets the philosophy and goals of North Central Health Care, utilizing evidenced based practices.
This is a full-time, on-site position. The pay range for this role is $74,500 - $81,400, based on experience and education.
Who We Are:
North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Develops therapeutic activities, materials, and curriculum.
- Provides individual, family, and group therapy with youth.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans
- Conducts intakes/assessments/evaluations and plans of care utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Clinical documentation and EMR records are accurate and completed in a timely manner – including progress notes, contact notes, social assessments, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
- Assists in ongoing program development and/or improvement.
- Participates in CPI de-escalation/restraint training and assists Acute Care department staff with patient safety restraint & seclusion as necessary during behavioral health emergencies
- Identifies behaviors, prioritizes interventions, and demonstrates ability to de-escalate aggressive behaviors.
- Maintains regular on-site attendance
- Helps guide treatment team on daily curriculum to meet unit milieu needs.
- Works collaboratively with the youth’s formal and informal support system
- Provides consultation and education to the community.
What You Bring:
Minimum Education:
- State of Wisconsin licensed or in training Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Marriage & Family Therapist
- Master's degree in specialty field in Human Services (Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology), earned from an accredited four-year college or university.
Required Skills:
- Ability to provide patient centered and trauma informed care
- Excellent clinical decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Education, Licenses, Certifications and Requirements:
- Licensed Clinician
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Three to five years relevant experience
What You’ll Get:
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- The pay range for this role is $74,500 - $81,400, based on experience and education.
- PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, pet insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, and more.
- As a full time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $74,500 - $81,400
