What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Therapist position at Unison Behavioral Health?
Location: Ware C&A | 1003 Mary St., Waycross Closing date: Open until filled
Salary: Commensurate with education and credentials
***$1,000 signing bonus at hire; $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment. Additionally, those employees seeking Master's licensure will be allowed up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of study material and/or application/testing fees.***
Job Description: Provides assessments and therapy to child & adolescent clients in clinic. Provides a broad range of social services to clients and their families. Participates in treatment team planning and performs crisis intervention. Assists in dealing with personal and social problems. Serves as a liaison for social services.
Job Responsibilities: Will work Monday-Thursday, 7 AM – 6 PM.
Competencies: Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria. Knowledge of how client advocacy system operates. Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment. Knowledge of crises intervention techniques.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Master’s degree from an accredited program with licensure in area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record with less than 6 points. Preference for experience with or knowledge of trauma informed, resilience-oriented care.
Additional Notes: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus. Unison Behavioral Health is a certified National Health Service Corps loan repayment agency.
