Description
Provide psychotherapy to students and handle all therapy-related information and communications for Northwest Academy students. Complete initial bio/psycho/social assessment, master treatment plan, progress notes, and individual treatment plan updates within the required time frame. Effectively manage assigned caseload and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in implementing and documenting student treatment plans. Provide students with individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy and psycho educational classes. Participate fully in program rules, policies and expectations in dealing with students. Provides crisis intervention and assessments. Monitors self-harm, group safety level and emotional readiness to participate in on and off-campus activities. As clinical liaison, responsible for verbal and written communication with third party reviewers, families and program faculty, regarding clinical status of students. Responsible for Company and personal Service Excellence standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Masters Degree in social work or counseling field required. State licensed in clinical social work or counseling, or commitment to obtain license within agreed upon time frame set at hire. Minimum three years experience working with adolescents in a therapeutic role, preferably in a residential or in-patient environment. May be required to receive after hours calls regarding students assigned to your caseload and may be required to work some evenings and weekends. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age per Idaho licensing requirements. First Aid/CPR and Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) preferred at hire or within 90 days of hire. General knowledge of workplace and office safety, including ergonomics and video display terminal. Occasionally lift and carry very light weight, up to 10 lbs. Ability to touch, hear, see and speak corrected to normal range. Regularly walk on uneven terrain such as rough, rocky, steep, muddy or snowy pathways.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience working with adolescents, preferably in a residential or in-patient environment. In-depth knowledge of adolescent psychodynamics. Ability to stay abreast of field and remain familiar with psychology laws and rules. Advanced understanding of the behaviors displayed by sophisticated, manipulative adolescents that are very familiar within a clinical setting.
AGE: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age per Idaho licensing requirements.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: General knowledge of workplace and office safety, including ergonomics and video display terminal.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasionally lift and carry very light weight, up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to touch, hear, see and speak corrected to normal range.
- Regularly walk on uneven terrain such as rough, rocky, steep, muddy or snowy pathways.
- Ability to touch, hear, see and speak corrected to normal range.
WORK LOCATION: Candidate will work from office located at Northwest Academy in Naples, Idaho. Naples is located approximately 30 miles north of Sandpoint, Idaho.
SALARY: $44660 – $53600 per year dependent upon licensure and years of experience.
BENEFITS: Professional development and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and stock purchase plan. Benefits package available after 30 days employment.
APPLY: View full posting of this position and apply online at www.nwacademy.net
Category: Clinical
Location: Naples, ID
Contact Information
Web Link: http://www.nwacademy.net/
