Therapist - Rapid City, SD

About the role

If helping families heal energizes you then working as an Abbott House therapist is a perfect fit for you. At Abbott House therapists lead the individualized interdisciplinary treatment program every child receives. As a therapist you will spend your time working with young people and their families extensively because your work plays an integral role in the healing process.

Qualifications

• Must be a social worker with a master’s degree from an accredited program of social work.
• Other advanced degrees with clinical training and experience, qualified according to the requirement of licensure in that discipline.
• Five years of progressive experience under a qualified mental health or human service professional with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy services for residents in need of psychotherapeutic sessions.
• Facilitate special group therapy programs for residents.
• Participate in and complete assessments and evaluations of clients, complete the therapeutic sections of the treatment plan and necessary followup approvals.
• Participate in regular assessment and treatment planning meetings to monitor every child’s progress.
• Work with Program Director to create a healthy environment that works collaboratively with therapeutic techniques.