Residential Therapist

Position Summary

The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; develops/implements Individual Treatment and Transition/Discharge Plans; maintains current and accurate case documentation; conducts clinical assessments; completes activity and performance reports.

Essential Functions

• Approaches concerns, challenges, and opportunities with empathy, attention to detail, active listening, and curiosity.
• Honors differences, acknowledges uniqueness, and amplifies all voices.
• Collaborates with developing training and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to staff wellness and belonging.
• Models welcoming and respectful language.
• Uses inclusive language in communication and documentation.

Provide Therapy

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Learns and implements evidence-based practices selected by the organization.
• Manages assigned cases, including developing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans.
• Serves on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, consulting with the providing psychiatrist and collaborating with Case Managers, Unit Supervisors, and other program staff.
• Evaluates the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal attainment.
• Completes psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Provides trauma-informed clinical services aligned with Everstand’s purpose and values.

Hours Of Work

• This is a full-time position.
• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with two evening shifts (e.g., 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
• One work-from-home day per week is permitted.
• The position requires participation in the Therapist-on-Call rotation.
• Employees may elect to work one scheduled weekend shift in place of the required evening shifts.
• Attendance at occasional weekend or evening family engagement events may also be required.
• The position is eligible for a flexible schedule in accordance with Everstand’s policies and procedures.

Benefits Package

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Experience And Education

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University.
  • Current LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, or LCPAT Maryland State License.
• Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families.
  • At least one-year post-graduate experience.
  • Current LCSW-C or LCPC Maryland State License.