ACTP Therapist

About the role

The Advanced Clinical Training Program (ACTP) Clinician is a Graduate level clinician responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services to children and families. Clinicians in this program further develop therapeutic skills, build core clinical competencies, and have the opportunity to practice these skills and competencies in a family-based child guidance setting. Clinicians provide therapeutic services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician while earning their required hours toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Attends and actively engages in core ACTP training sessions in accordance with ACTP onset date
• Provides evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
• Conceptualizes course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
• Affords assessments clients’ needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services
• Applies 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
• Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement
• Engages and collaborates with community resources, makes appropriate referrals, and consults with other agencies on behalf of clients
• Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students
• Completes required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes
• Mets regularly with supervisor(s)
• 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

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a discipline eligible for licensing as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor of Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist
• Eligible for clinical licensure in the State of Delaware
• Two years relevant full-time post graduate experience working with children and families
• Bilingual

Skills

Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions

Excellent clinical Judgment, decision making, and problem solving

Effective Practice Management

Adaptability/continuous improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Incentive Pay for Specific Roles

Generous Paid Time Off (starting at 44 days of paid leave a year)

Up to 8% Annual Contribution to Your Retirement Fund

Free Professional Development Opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Long-term Disability Insurance