Mobile Therapist (Part-time/PRN) - Bachelor's Level
Summary/Objective
The Intensive Community Services TSF 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.
About the Role
Provides clinical behavioral health services in the community to DGS Clients. Assists clients and their families in stepping down to a less intense level of care. Conducts weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision. Provides psychoeducation to children, adolescents, and their families; collaborates with DPBHS and other area providers as needed. Applies knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in developing and implementing treatment plans. Teaches, practices, and supports ongoing skill building in the home, school, and/or community to increase resilience in children, adolescents, and families. Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement. Administers required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes. Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Attends and actively engages in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision
- Provides psychoeducation to children, adolescents, and their families; collaborates with DPBHS and other area providers as needed
- Assesses 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
- Teaches, practices, and supports ongoing skill building in the home, school, and/or community to increase resilience in children, adolescents, and families
- 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
- Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct supervisor
Qualifications
- Holds a valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge and application of behavioral interventions
- Clinical judgment/decision making/problem solving
- Crisis intervention skills
- Effective Practice Management
- Adaptability/continuous improvement
- Supervisory responsibilities: None
Skills
Knowledge and application of behavioral interventions, clinical judgment/decision making/problem solving, crisis intervention skills, effective practice management, adaptability/continuous improvement.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
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Schedule
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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.
About Delaware Guidance Services
DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. A flexible work environment is a plus allowing you the ability to make your own schedule with a minimum of 10 hours dedicated to DGS per week.
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. Through DGS, clients and families have access to outpatient counseling, group therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and school-based services. Our community-based service lines serve youth and families who require a more intense therapeutic protocol.
DGS’ 24-hour statewide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) dispatches skilled crisis intervention clinicians to provide immediate care to children experiencing behavioral health crises. Therapeutic options are available for a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, traumatic stress-related disorders, and suicidal ideation.
In 2021, DGS clinicians provided over 54,000 direct care hours to children, youth, and families in Delaware. Over 93% of clients report improvement in their level of functioning following treatment, and therapeutic benefits derived from trauma-informed care extend to clients’ siblings, caregivers, classmates, and peers.
Our client population is racially and ethnically diverse; 80% of DGS clients are Medicaid recipients and 90% have household incomes under $30,000. Many of our clients present with significant treatment challenges including learning impacts due to missed school and negative economic impact due to parental missed work. We provide care to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for care.
DGS also provides services specifically tailored to meet the unique behavioral health care needs of child welfare-involved families and foster youth.