Therapist (LPC/LCSW) or Resident/Supervisee
Recruitment began on February 5, 2025 and the job listing Expires on March 31, 2025.
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley — a region best known for its natural beauty — in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
This is a challenging population; therefore, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the clinical professions. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a therapist at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a team-based environment of care which includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist residents in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.
* Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions/needs.
* Discusses progress toward goals with residents or families of residents such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and other behavioral problems.
* Consults with psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends plans as required.
* Maintains regular contacts with other agencies/professionals regarding client progress in the therapeutic treatment program through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reporting.
* Develops and implements appropriate discharge planning with resident, family, and placing agency.
* Develops and maintains positive relationship with external customers, families, residents and employees.
* Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans, as well as the ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans to meet changing treatment goals.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic process and commitment to help the youth achieve their treatment goals.
* Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussions.
Qualifications, Education, & Experience:
* Must be licensed (LPC, LCSW, etc.) or license eligible in Virginia.
* Able to work with young males ages 12-17, who are developmentally delayed, diagnosed with ASD, and experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptoms.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a Human Services field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education).
* At least one year of recent experience with appropriate population preferred.
* Able to assist in management of aggressive behavior.
* Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training (all may be obtained during new employee orientation).
Benefits Highlights for our Therapists include:
* Challenging and rewarding work environment.
* Competitive Compensation.
* Tuition Reimbursement Program.
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
* Generous Paid Time Off.
* Free Meals.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
* and more!
Salary is competitive and commensurate to education and years of experience.
A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.
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