Licensed Therapist - Residential Youth Treatment

Lava Heights Academy is a residential treatment program that provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for vulnerable young women who are referred from juvenile courts and social service agencies both locally and across the country. The youth enter the program with a history of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, mental illness and violence. They graduate as educated young women who have overcome challenges and have demonstrated making healthy choices for themselves and for their future.

About the role

As a Licensed Therapist you will provide individual, family and group therapy as indicated by program/school needs. Develop and oversee 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. Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of the treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Develop and oversee treatment plans
• Conduct clinical assessments and service planning
• Deliver milieu therapies and counseling
• Coordinate case management and maintain records
• Document and assess intervention effectiveness

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Master’s Level Degree and current specific licensure required for the State of Utah
• Obtain the appropriate number of CEUs each year to maintain licensure, if applicable
• One year of prior experience working in a residential/school setting with at-risk students, their families, and the Juvenile Justice System
• Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver; possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
• Pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Pay

$82,000 - $92,000 salary per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance (within 90 days)
• 401k match of up to 6% after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On-site – not a remote position.