We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions.
Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.
Support individuals with developmental disabilities in reaching their goals by providing individualized therapy
- Provide counseling services toteens and adults identified with developmental disabilities and/or their families
- Receive referrals for appropriate therapeutic care, such as for grief counseling, anxiety, impulse control supportneedsand relationship counseling.
- Make referrals to other providers for individuals at riskforviolent or suicidal behaviors.
- Provide service to develop plans to correct or adjust personal,socialor emotionalmaladjustmentsrelated to educational,developmentalor social progress.
- Develop and implement treatment plans thatrepresentevidence-based, insight-oriented,behavior modifying, supporting and/or interactive therapeutic counseling.
- Develop and implement treatment plans that are planned, structured and provided using evidence-based therapeuticmethodsmostappropriate tothe needs of theindividualand/or family member(s) according to current professional, ethical, and legal standards of mental health practice.
- Report and discuss individual’sprogressasappropriatewithfamily and/or primary caregiver
- Keepaccuratesessionrecords; prepare reportsin accordance with policies of St. Louis Arc, including assessment/evaluation, incident reports, monthly progressreportsand data collection
- Collaborate with other departments within the St. Louis Arc, such as Residential, Transition/Next, Navigation, and Behavior,in order toidentifyappropriate referrals and provide consistent, high quality supports across services.
- Develop strong networks in the community through outreach, presentations, and practicum supervision to expand counseling services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
- You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
- Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
- Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per monthpaid directly totheir student loan vendor.
The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:
Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
- Three or more years of experience working with teens and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Experience in a therapeutic setting
We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:
- Strong clinical and technical knowledge, including trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic modalities for teens, adults, and families.
- Working knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect individuals and families with appropriate supports.
- Proficiency with computers, databases, electronic documentation systems, and data tracking and analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges, develop creative solutions, and address concerns independently.
- Strong interpersonal and…
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