Residential Care Therapist

 Ridge RTC offers a unique mental health residential treatment program designed to provide increased support, structure, and therapy for adolescents and teens. While mental health treatment is our primary focus, we also address substance in teens and adolescents. As such, Ridge RTC offers interventions and tailored support to address substance use alongside mental health concerns. Therapists at Ridge RTC will be presented with the unique opportunity to advance their careers while enjoying Ridge’s standard-setting array of perks and benefits!
Mental Health Therapist Perks:

• Medical, Mental Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 100% Employer-Provided Medical Plans
• 401(k)
• Chef Made Meals!
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Supervision towards licensing

Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive therapy for adolescents with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and behavioral health issues including substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders.
• Maintain in-depth documentation for clinical findings and observations regarding interactions with all assigned patients.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with parents and clients, and synthesize/disseminate significant information to team members.
• Develop and manage rapport with each assigned patient along a 28 to 35-day mental wellness journey.
• Complete and assist participants in aftercare and discharge planning; partner with patient family members and additional clinical teams.

 Mental Health Therapist Requirements:

• Previous experience in a clinical setting
• Experience in mental/behavioral health
• Passion and excitement for working with young adults or adolescents
• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field or enrollment in a Doctorate program.
• Licensed, pre-licensed, or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychologist in the state in which services are provided
• Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults or adolescents
• Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment preferred