Outpatient Therapist- Licensed; PRN​/Part-time

Outpatient Therapist
- Licensed (PRN / Part-time)

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- Licensed (PRN / Part-time) role at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.

$55.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. DGS operates offices in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford, and is the only statewide not‑for‑profit outpatient behavioral health organization for children and adolescents accredited by JCAHO. In 2020, DGS was honored as a Compassionate Champion for its dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma‑informed approach.

Through DGS, clients and families have access to outpatient counseling, group therapy, parent‑child interaction therapy, and school‑based services. DGS’s 24‑hour statewide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) dispatch crisis intervention clinicians to provide immediate care to children experiencing behavioral health crises. Therapeutic options are available for a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, traumatic stress‑related disorders, and suicidal ideation.

In 2021, DGS clinicians provided over 54,000 direct care hours to children, youth, and families in Delaware. Over 93% of clients report improvement in their level of functioning following treatment, and therapeutic benefits derived from trauma‑informed care extend to clients’ siblings, caregivers, classmates, and peers. DGS serves a racially and ethnically diverse client population; 80% of clients are Medicaid recipients and 90% have household incomes under $30,000.

DGS provides care to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for care. DGS also provides services specifically tailored to meet the unique behavioral health care needs of child welfare‑involved families and foster youth.

DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client‑focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. In addition to offering flexible work arrangements, DGS offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package including the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Free Professional Development Opportunities

• Flexible / Hybrid work environment (Partial telecommuting available)
• Flexible Schedule – minimum of 5 hours per week
• Ability to work with children through a mission‑driven organization

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services at a designated DGS location.

Clinical

• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
• Conceptualize course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
• Assess clients’ needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services
• Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems to develop and implement treatment planning
• Maintain an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
• Demonstrate comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Participate in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups
• Provide clinical supervision for Masters program interns and staff members as assigned
• Provide feedback and suggestions for program improvement

Administrative & Clinical Documentation

• Engage and collaborate with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients
• Collaborate with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
• Complete required documentation for clinical records within established time frames
• Participate in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader
• Maintain active status licensure with respective State of…