Community Service Therapist (Sussex County) - Master's Level

Description

Mental Edge Counseling, LLC is an outpatient mental health office based in Dover, DE. We provide services to include individual, family, child and adolescent, group, and marriage counseling, medication management, and a (newly added) Higher Level of Care program through PBH. Mental Edge Counseling, LLC has developed a reputation as an established and trusted outpatient mental health office. We provide an environment where our providers are able to obtain positive results and promising outcomes with their clients.

Are you:

• A master's level mental health clinician?
• Looking for a workplace that can give you extensive experience in an outpatient environment with direct supervision and support?
• Seeking a work/life balance? (136+ hours of PTO) - FT only
• Seeking uncapped professional development potential with the added opportunity of an internship program host? (if applicable)

As a Mental Edge Counseling Mobile Outpatient Clinician, you will be responsible for:

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in this category.

The essential job functions are as follows:

• Providing on-going clinical assessment and treatment for children and families.
• Working with adolescents that has been diagnosed with sleep disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities, addiction and more
• Securing and maintaining confidential documents, filing client care plans, as well as maintaining weekly and monthly progress notes
• Implementing psychological interventions and techniques (behavior management social learning, conflict-de-escalation and attachment-focused)
• Develop and monitor client’s treatment plan
• Maintain and document accurate case notes and changes in treatment plans
• Intervene in crisis in order to de-escalate the situation
• Meeting with a licensed supervisor for weekly supervision

Mental Edge Counseling, LLC prides ourselves in our ability to create a supportive and rewarding atmosphere for both our clinicians and clients. As a Mental Edge Mobile Outpatient Clinician you will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Dedicated Supervision and Support for your clinical & professional growth
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance - FT Only
• 136+ hours of PTO that increases with employment longevity - FT Only
• 2 additional ‘Mental Health’ PTO days - FT Only
• Career & Schooling advancement opportunities
• Extensive administrative support team
• Potential scholarships for education advancement - FT Only
• Team-based / collaborative work environment that is among the best in Delaware

Our passion for this field, our clients, and our team members will prove to help us come out on top time and time again. As we continue to craft our team oriented treatment environment, we want to incorporate more motivated and unique Bachelor level clinicians like yourself to add to the impact we have on our surrounding community. We look forward to meeting you and incorporating you into our team.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree or higher in social work and/or psychology or related field
• Ability to work a caseload in Sussex County, DE
• Ability to commute to the Mental Edge Counseling office located in Dover, DE for scheduled supervision and meetings 
• Available in the early afternoon/ evening (eg Noon to 8:30 pm)
• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Sustained physical exertion may be required during session
• Have 6 months experience in working with children youth and family

Conditional Hiring Events:

• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Mental Edge Counseling, LLC may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• DSCYF Child Abuse Registry check: Mental Edge Counseling, LLC will require the applicant to obtain a successful child abuse registry check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States