Young Adult/Adolescent Therapist

Description

Are you seeking a unique clinical role in a picturesque setting?

Join our team at Ridge Maine Residential Treatment Center, located on our beautiful 400-acre campus and equestrian facility!

We specialize in helping adolescents (ages 12-17) facing depression, anxiety, and dual diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, PTSD, and more.

Position Highlights:

• Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 (based on licensure and experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500+
• Caseload: Manage a small caseload of residents, ensuring personalized, meaningful care
• Benefits: High-quality, affordable health, dental, and vision benefits with a generous employer contribution, 401(k) match, paid vacation & holidays, and more

Perks of Working at Ridge Maine:

• Professional Development: Extensive supervision and training for conditionally licensed therapists, CEU training
• Small Caseloads: Focus on quality engagement with clients
• Supportive Leadership & Work Culture: Work alongside a knowledgeable team in a collaborative, positive environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Treat mental health disorders, create treatment plans, monitor progress, and maintain client confidentiality
• Participate in clinical meetings, therapy groups, and family reunification efforts

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team
• Creative problem solver & flexible thinker
• Empathy, compassion, and professionalism in a dynamic setting

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, team oriented, work environment that encourages individualized treatment and creative thinking.

Schedule: Flexible with potential weekend/evening shifts to meet client needs.

Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to healing and growth. To learn more, visit Ridge Maine RTC and apply today!

Requirements

 Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in social work, clinical or educational psychology, psychiatry or other related field, with current Maine State License requires; fully licensed a plus.
• Experience working with adolescents in a treatment center milieu strongly preferred
• 3 years experience in direct service to children and adolescents, or comparable experience highly beneficial.