Community Services Therapist (Part-time​/PRN) - Master Level

Summary/Objective

The Intensive Community Services Clinician is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services in the community to DGS Clients . Therapists in this program will provide mental and behavioral health support to clients and their families, assisting them in being able to step-down to a less intense level of care.

• Attends and actively engages in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision
• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families; and collaborate with DPBHS and other area providers as needed
• 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 in order to develop and implement treatment planning
• Maintains 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, and families
• Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement

• Engages and collaborates with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients
• Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
• Complete required documentation for clinical records within established time frames.
• Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader

• Interpersonal skills/relationships/teamwork
• Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
• Hold a valid Driver’s License

• Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
• Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
• Crisis intervention skills
• Effective Practice Management
• Adaptability/continuous improvement

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Community settings as assigned, ability to utilize office locations as needed, partial telecommuting

• Prolonged periods of driving possible, sitting and working on a computer for documentation and possible telehealth
• May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• May need to engage in physical activities with clients as part of increasing their skill building in the community settings

Daily travel based on seeing clients in their homes and schools, taking them into the community, etc.

• Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Provide a minimum of 10 hours of service per week
• Eligible for and working toward clinical licensure in the State of Delaware

• Two years relevant full-time post graduate experience working with children and families
• Bilingual

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, tasks, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. We operate offices in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford, and we are the only statewide not-for-profit outpatient behavioral health organization for children and adolescents accredited by…