Residential Adolescent Therapist

Title: Residential Therapist

Department: Clinical

Location: 5537 W Irma Ln. Glendale, AZ 85305

Reports To: Clinical Director

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Job Summary:

As a Residential therapist, you will be responsible for providing professional counseling services to individuals, families, and groups at one, 10-bed, Behavioral Health Residential Facility. Your primary goal will be to support clients in improving their mental health and well-being by utilizing various therapeutic techniques and interventions. The therapist provides direct support to the clients and the Clinical/Operations Team at the facility. The therapist is responsible for evaluating needs, developing treatment plans and goals, monitoring progress, and documenting the progress of clients while at the facility. The therapist will work closely with the clinical director, car coordinator, and the director of operations to develop customized treatment plans and goals.

Job Duties:

• Provide all therapy related treatments to clients at one, 10-Bed, Behavioral Health Residential
• Conduct initial evaluations, ongoing progress evaluations, and discharge planning for each
• Collaborate closely with family and guardians of the adolescent client while developing and implementing treatment plans and goals.
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Executive Clinical Director
• Contact the Clinical Director immediately for any significant client
• Report any unusual client behavior or suspicious activity to the Clinical
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality
• Comply with all Horizon Recovery's policies and
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

• Conduct individual, family, and group sessions as scheduled with the
• Be available to help address unscheduled, urgent needs of clients that may
• Ability to set priorities, maintain accurate medical records on each client in accordance with the master treatment plan goals and Horizon Recovery's policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clients and co-
• Ability to provide documentation and reports to clinical staff or billing staff when required and

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology or a related licensable Associate level licensed preferred.
• Current state licensure or certification as a therapist (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
• Valid Driver's License
• 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check and drug
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Level One Fingerprint Clearance
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a behavioral setting
• Work experience with the adolescent population highly
• Highly motivated to work with the adolescent
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions, and ability to apply them effectively in individual and group settings.
• Ability to be flexible in developing treatment plans and utilizing a wide range of therapeutic strategies and styles, depending on unique circumstances and client preferences.
• Proven experience in conducting therapy sessions with diverse populations and addressing a wide range of mental health concerns.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to empathize and establish rapport with
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills to accurately identify client needs and formulate appropriate treatment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and effectively communicate with other healthcare
• Proficient computer skills for maintaining electronic records and utilizing therapy-related

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

If you are serious about this opportunity, please submit your application and complete Culture Index Survey at the link below. This step is best completed on a personal computer and should take under 10 minutes to complete.

Survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/Uv4DgU9hRdfIgmd2qoV

HORIZON RECOVERY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE; AN EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLY RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEDIATE MANAGER OR OTHER MANAGEMENT AS REQUIRED. HORIZON RECOVERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE JOB DUTIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS ENTAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I AM ALSO AGREEING TO COMPLY WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS:

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