THERAPIST (MA/MSW) - $15/K Retention Bonus

Licensed Therapist Position

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking a licensed therapist (MA/MSW) centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility assisting in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients. Retention Bonus Available: Mountain Youth Academy is offering a $15,000.00 retention bonus for licensed therapists or those eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee, who meet the expectations of the job description, who agree to remain continually and actively employed at a full-time status, and who successfully perform their job duties from 11/14/2024 thru 12/31/2028. A copy of the full retention bonus will be reviewed during the interview process.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of student continuing care and family services. This includes providing clinical support conducting interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, developing the student's treatment plan, conducting group, individual and family therapy.

Job Duties:

• Monitors adherence to the program schedule and assists the residential team in coordinating the patient's care, ICMPs, behavioral contracts, etc.
• Attends and assists in treatment team meetings and clinical/residential staffing meetings.
• Participates in group and individual supervision.
• Maintains the EHR for patients assigned to their caseload.
• Communicates with the dorm team(s).
• Assists with mentoring and orienting new therapists to the facility.
• Provides admissions personnel with ongoing admissions and discharge information.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements: Master's Degree, Social Work or in a related field required. LPC, LCSW licensure preferred or candidates eligible to gain licensure as an LPC, LCSW in the State of Tennessee. Supervision is provided for those Master level candidates seeking licensure. Prefer two years' experience conducting group, individual and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Must be able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals, both verbally and in writing.

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