Therapist I

The Therapist I plans and implements therapeutic and counseling services and programs for assigned Grafton students. Duties include assessing student cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional needs and developing therapeutic goals and objectives for the student's IEP. Develops and implements therapy plans, sessions and activities to meet identified goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.

• Conducts assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional needs. Develops individualized goals, objectives, and treatment plans. Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals for student IEPs.

• Develops therapy plans and activities to meet goals, prepares materials, and leads individual and group sessions to enhance students' cognitive, social, and problem-solving skills.

• Collects and records data on student progress and behavior from therapy sessions and activities. Evaluates achievements in therapeutic and behavioral programs, and documents progress in quarterly reports, discharge summaries, and annual reviews.

• Consults with supervisors and staff on student treatment plans and needs, ensuring alignment with instructional formats and management procedures. Provides behavioral guidance to staff working with assigned students.

• Serves as advocate for students; recommends, co-designs and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.

• Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents, guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress, needs and treatment plans.

• Reviews admissions packets and participates in pre-placement interviews.

• Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.

• Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Serves on-call therapist to respond to student crises.

• Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, etc.

• Provides program related training to staff as requested.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, required.

• Clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy.

• Requires licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) if working in Minnesota.

• Requires licensure as Resident in Psychology, Resident in Counseling, or Resident in Clinical Social Work if working in Virginia.

• Clinical Supervision Forms must be submitted during onboarding process.

• Valid driver's license, required.

• 21 years old, required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Efficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong communication and critical thinking.

• Practices self-awareness and active listening.

• Ability to conduct crisis intervention and problem solving.

• Practices cultural competency and empathy.

COMPENSATION

• $68,390.40-$82,430.40 based on experience

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at HR@Grafton.org or 540-542-0200.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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