What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Embark Behavioral Health?
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 a year (DOE)
Location: 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane Utah 84737
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9 am - 5 pm) Flexible
Looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team in an amazingly beautiful setting?
Embark's Stabilization and Assessment program is a residential treatment center dedicated to highly acute adolescents. The program specializes in the stabilization and assessment of adolescent boys ages 12 to 17 and their families. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Southern Utah and Zion's National Park, our campus in Hurricane, Utah, provides more than just treatment - we offer a warm, home-like atmosphere!
What does working with Embark offer you? www.embarkbh.com
As the Therapist, you will enjoy the following benefits and responsibilities:
- Limited caseloads: No more that 8 that allow for establishing good rapport with clients.
- Evidence-Based Practices: Emphasize your knowledge and experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches and interventions (DBT, TF-CBT, Smart Recovery, Seeking Safety, ACT.)
- Client-Centered Approach: Stress your commitment to providing client-centered care, tailoring therapy to meet individual, group & family therapy needs.
- Collaborative Care: Express a willingness to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, and other specialists.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and understanding cultural nuances is crucial, especially in a diverse area like Springville, UT.
- Maintain compliance with treatment standards through meticulous & timley documentation of notes and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standard requirements.
- Contribute to the achievement of program goals by implementing and meeting outcomes testing and standards.
- Oversee the fulfillment of program completion and discharge requirements for all students: Most Critical Outcome is 80% of program completion for your caseload.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans for students, ensuring thorough review with both students and their family members.
- Seize the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with adolescents and their families, bringing joy to their lives and contributing to generational healing.
- Minimum master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences - Social Work (MSW,) Clinical Social Work (CSW,) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a related discipline.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent.
- A desire to facilitate client growth through a team approach, working with other care providers.
- A desire to perform and develop counseling/therapeutic expertise in individual, family, and group therapy.
- Preferred - Two years of working experience as a therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Prefered - One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
- Ability to plan, implement, and adjust a course of treatment as required.
- Ability to pass a state background check.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000