Therapist - Hope House

About the role

One Hope United's Hope Houses are therapeutic foster homes for youth aged 13-17, offering a stable, family-like setting with trauma-informed care and innovative clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for youth referred to the program.
• Develop tailored treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices and trauma-informed interventions.
• Provide engaging individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
• Coordinate care among internal staff, schools, medical providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, quarterly reports, treatment updates, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in court hearings, lead multidisciplinary team meetings, and required staffing sessions.
• Monitor clients' progress using standardized clinical tools and identify areas for continued improvement.
• Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups within the home.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed, supporting staff in de-escalation efforts.
• Incorporate input and insights from all providers involved in the client's care, promoting a collaborative approach to treatment.
• Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; license-eligible.
• Experience: One year of related clinical experience preferred; experience with youth, trauma, or residential settings is a plus.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to meet OHU insurance requirements; strong documentation, communication, and crisis-response skills; ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Benefits

• No processing of Medicaid billing, insurance panels, or billing quotes.
• Clinical work can be fully client focused, not billing driven.
• Able to structure hours around youth needs, supporting work-life balance.
• Small, sustainable caseload allowing more time to work with each youth.
• Leadership support, cross-department collaboration, and daily teamwork.
• Use of innovative modalities, along with the opportunity to enhance the current clinical structure for future Hope House expansion.
• Continues training and professional development.

Skills

• Effective communication and crisis response skills.
• Collaborative approach to treatment.
• Proven experience with trauma-informed care and innovative clinical practices.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate youth needs.