Outpatient Therapist- Licensed; PRN​/Part-time

About Delaware Guidance Services

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 JCAHO. In 2020, we were honored as a Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.

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 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, adults, and families
• Participates in interagency committees, community task forces, and advocacy special interest groups
• Provides clinical supervision for Masters program interns and staff members as assigned
• Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement

Administrative & Clinical Documentation

• 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
• Maintains active status licensure with respective State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation

General

• 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
• Performs other duties that support the mission of the organization

Competencies/ Capabilities

• Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
• Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
• Effective Practice Management
• Adaptability/continuous improvement
• Written & oral communication

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Work environment: Office and/or community settings as assigned, Partial telecommuting with approval

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel required: Occasional travel to various sites and/or community partners

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist
• Possess Delaware Clinical Licensure (social work, psychology, counseling)
• Minimum of two years of relevant full-time post graduate experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual

Eeo

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Other Responsibilities

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.