Therapist Kids Talk

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 18,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapist to join our team of talented professionals.

This position offers a $3,000 sign on bonus and an incentive opportunity each pay period!

We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. Salary ranges start at $27.22 per hour. The range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K), flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays.

As a Therapist in the Kids- TALK Program, you will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct Intake Assessments, including all necessary opening paperwork (Psychosocial Assessment, financial and demographic forms, etc.)
• Maintain a working knowledge of trauma focused interventions, seek training opportunities, and utilize evidence-based practice whenever possible.
• Assess and document the needs of children who present themselves for outpatient services in line with Person-Centered Planning.
• Provide trauma informed individual, family, and group therapy as well as parent education.
• Work collaboratively with others in relation to the child and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, Wraparound facilitators, school personnel and other family service or support people.
• Provide referrals for services and community resources as needed.
• Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations.
• Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the Guidance Center.
• Provide guidance, support and potentially supervision to interns in the program.
• Complete all required annual trainings including 24 hours of training per calendar year specific to children or adolescents, at least 10 hours of which is specific to child maltreatment or trauma.
• Full-time staff must provide 25 hours of billable service per week.
• Other duties as assigned.