ACTP Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onThree Christina Center, 210, North Walnut Street, LOMA, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19801, United States
About Delaware Guidance Services
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. As the only statewide not-for-profit outpatient behavioral health organization for children and adolescents accredited by JCAHO, we operate offices in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford. In 2020, we were honored as a Compassionate Champion for our dedication to serving youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.
Through DGS, clients and families have access to outpatient counseling, group therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and school-based services. Our community-based service lines serve youth and families who require a more intense therapeutic protocol. DGS' 24-hour statewide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) dispatches skilled crisis intervention clinicians to provide immediate care to children experiencing behavioral health crises. Therapeutic options are available for a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, traumatic stress-related disorders, and suicidal ideation. In 2021, DGS clinicians provided over 54,000 direct care hours to children, youth, and families in Delaware. Over 93% of clients report improvement in their level of functioning following treatment.
Our client population is racially and ethnically diverse; 80% of DGS clients are Medicaid recipients and 90% have household incomes under $30,000. Many of our clients present with significant treatment challenges including learning impacts due to missed school and negative economic impact due to parental missed work. We provide care to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for care. DGS also provides services specifically tailored to meet the unique behavioral health care needs of child welfare-involved families and foster youth.
Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?
DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment where employee wellness is a top priority. We offer flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team. Our culture is rooted in a commitment to serving the most vulnerable populations in our state, fostering a sense of purpose and community among our staff.
About the Role
The Advanced Clinical Training Program (ACTP) Clinician is a graduate-level (Master's level) role designed for clinicians responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services to children and families. This position offers a unique opportunity to further develop therapeutic skills and build core clinical competencies within a family-based child guidance setting. Clinicians in this program provide therapeutic services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician while earning the required hours toward full licensure.
In this role, you will conceptualize courses of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency, and duration. You will assess clients' needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family, and community systems to implement treatment planning. The position involves maintaining an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards and demonstrating comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families. You will also engage with community resources, collaborate with school staff, and complete required clinical documentation within established timeframes.
Equal Opportunity
Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Trauma-Informed Approach, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Bilingual.
Education: Master's Degree in a discipline eligible for clinical licensure.
Frequently asked questions about ACTP Therapist at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.
What does a ACTP Therapist at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. do?expand_more
A ACTP Therapist at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. is responsible for the following: Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families; Assess client needs and risks using crisis intervention skills and services; Maintain an assigned caseload in compliance with agency clinical care standards; and Complete required clinical documentation within established timeframes.
What are the requirements for this ACTP Therapist role?expand_more
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Professional Counselor of Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist; Eligible for clinical licensure in the State of Delaware; Two years relevant full-time post graduate experience working with children and families (preferred); and Bilingual (preferred).
Where is the ACTP Therapist role at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. located?expand_more
ACTP Therapist at Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. is based in Three Christina Center, 210, North Walnut Street, LOMA, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19801, United States. This is a hybrid role.