Therapeutic Manager/Mental Health Therapist

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Therapist at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend Indiana

DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center. DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities. Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.

Pay: $50,000.00/year based on experience.

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 (

What you will do: Provides individual, family and group therapy as indicated by program/school needs. Develops and oversees the completion of treatment on an individual, family and group basis. Services include clinical assessment, service planning, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, counseling, case management, record keeping and service coordination with a multi-disciplinary team. Documents and assesses the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of the treatment plan. Documents all therapy and contacts with clients and other service providers. Maintains clients clinical files in a timely and orderly fashion. Prepares monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans and discharge summaries. Provides oversight of skill groups. Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and students when needed. Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and students. Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontations. Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations. Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks. Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures. Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts. Participates in collaborative review team meetings and attends and participates in all other required meetings. Commits to attending all training and staff development classes in order to ensure sufficient hours of training on an annual basis. Notifies supervisor if annual training hours are deficient. Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program. Provides crisis intervention as needed.

To be considered you should: Must have a current MSW with a temporary license or your LSW. Be at least 21 years of age. Have a desire to work with at risk youth. Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hours/day. Occasionally a Sunday may be required for Supervision of visitation.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

+ Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

+ Lic Mental Health Couns

+ Lic Clinical Soc Worker

+ Lic Master Social Worker

Experience

Required

+ 3 years: At-risk youth

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