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Therapist I
$5000 Signon Bonus!
If you are starting out in your career and are postmasters but as of yet unlicensed we will provide your supervision for free!
There has never been an era in which there is more flexibility for a therapist. The need is great and the avenues are many. You can build your own private practice. You can provide teletherapy services. You can join a feeforservice provider.
At the end of the day however these opportunities have one thing in common: loneliness. Some therapists prefer to practice individually we understand that. But there is a group that would much rather work as part of a larger team. This group also generally prefers complexity because it is the very reason they studied psychotherapy in the first place. Within that group there is a smaller group that is extremely mission driven to provide therapeutic interventions for people with developmental delays.
Wait! Most evidencebased practices are not designed for individuals with developmental delays! Those individuals require a strictly behavioral approach!
We couldnt disagree more
At Grafton we have been happily mixing behavioral and psychotherapeutic approaches together for decades. We understand that developmental or intellectual delay does NOT mean that an individual CANNOT achieve insight. Or learn new skills. Or practice mindfulness. Or meditate. Or learn pro social behaviors. Or participate in social activities. & etc.
In fact our entire approach to care is entirely centered upon a traumainformed perspective. We believe van der Kolk when he says trauma changes the brain. We realize that we should focus primarily on comfort not on control. We have eliminated the use of restraint in most of our programs and significantly minimized it in our subacute setting. We teach all staff to follow these simple precepts:
We also believe in empiricism we value subspecialization and support lifelong education and we want clinical decisionmaking to be based on data not conjecture. We are doing innovative stuff over here. Our consulting division is active in over 35 states. Come learn more. This could be the place where you do your best work and you truly help someone get their life back.
By the way if you are starting out in your career and are postmasters but as of yet unlicensed we will bend over backwards to make sure you get your supervision for free.
For formalitys sake here is our dry as a bone job description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision plans and implements therapeutic and counseling services and programs for assigned Grafton students. Duties include assessing student cognitive behavioral social and emotional needs and developing therapeutic goals and objectives for the students IEP. Develops and implements therapy plans sessions and activities to meet identified goals and objectives. Reports to a Clinical Administrator.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conducts student assessments and evaluations to determine abilities and needs with regard to cognitive behaviors social and emotional development. Develops therapeutic goals and objectives and treatment plan for each student based upon needs and abilities. Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals and objectives for the student IEPs.
- Develops therapy plans activities and experiences which address the identified goals and objectives Prepares materials for planned activities and therapy sessions. Conducts individual and group therapy sessions. Implements activities and provides experiences which develop student cognitive social and problem solving skills.
- Collects and records behavioral and progress related data obtained from therapy sessions and other program activities. Evaluates students achievements and progress pertaining to therapeutic and behavioral programs. Documents progress accomplishments and behavioral developments in quarterly progress reports discharge summaries and annual reviews.
- Consults with supervisors academic peers and other Grafton staff relating to student treatment plans and needs. Ensures compatibility of instructional formats and management procedures for each student in concert with his treatment team and overall treatment needs. Provides behavioral consultation and guidance to other Grafton staff working with assigned students.
- Serves as advocate for students; recommends codesigns and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.
- Reviews admissions packets and participates in preplacement interviews.
- Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
- Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures. Serves oncall therapist to respond to student crises.
- Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress needs and treatment plans.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings staff meetings etc.
- Provides program related training to Grafton staff as requested.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides input and participates in policy and procedure designs.
- Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends developments and techniques.
- Performs other work as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Masters degree in counseling social work or psychology required
- Clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy
- Requires licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) if working in Minnesota
- Clinical Supervision Forms must be submitted during onboarding process.
- Valid drivers license required
COMPENSATION
Up to $77792; commensurate with experience and qualifications
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Medical dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) including an employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Shortterm disability (STD)
- Longterm disability (LTD)
- As Grafton is a 501(c)3 nonprofit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobaccofree workplace.
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us at orExt. 6429.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
