Careers at Mountain Valley Treatment Center

Mountain Valley Treatment Center (MVTC), launched in 2011, is a private short-term, licensed and accredited (CARF candidate), not-for-profit residential treatment program (RTC) specializing in treating debilitating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. MVTC utilizes an integrated clinical model and unique programmatic structure supporting daily exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Clients served are male and female adolescents between the ages of 13-20 from around the world and capacity is 32 beds. Length of stays average around 90 days. Clinicians conduct individual therapy three times per week, family coaching weekly, deliver thematic group therapy three times per week and conduct extended ERP groups twice per week. Therapeutic milieu programming is designed to support gradual exposures and includes recreational therapy, mindfulness based activities (Yoga, Expressive Arts) and experiential education. MVTC has a rigorous screening process and does not treat conduct disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal, aggressive or sexual behavior disordered clientele. Mountain Valley is located at the intersection of the White Mountains, Lakes and Connecticut River Valley Regions of western New Hampshire in beautiful Pike. Towns of close proximity include Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College), Plymouth, NH, and Burlington, VT. Campus setting includes being located on 1800 acres of conservation land managed by the Upper Valley Stewardship Center (www.uppervalleystewardship.org) and includes pastures for raising grass-fed beef cattle, free-range chickens and other animals. In addition to the structured clinical programming, residents participate in experiential education programming such as Farm-to-Table, environmental stewardship and adventure activities on the property and surrounding areas. The work environment is professional casual and staff culture is active and outdoor oriented.

Working at Mountain Valley Treatment Center