THERAPIST, EXPERIENTIAL

Porter-Starke 701 -

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitate experiential therapy groups at Porter-Starke Services, a community mental health center. Serve adults receiving care in our psychiatric hospital, day-treatment programming, and outpatient addiction services.

Through experiential approaches, engage and enhance clients physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and relational wellbeing.

Include movement, art, problem-solving initiatives, music, storytelling, journaling, challenge courses, nature connections, service-learning projects, outdoor adventure experiences, and mindfulness-based meditation into your practice.

Clinical supervision and training are provided. Occasionally, facilitate team-building workshops for non-clinical community groups such as schools, athletic teams, and businesses.

Includes use of an on-site challenge course.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401K w / 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA / FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayments
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

VITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates experiential group therapy in inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults and in outpatient mental health and addictions clinic for all ages.
• Facilitates team-building programming for non-clinical groups in a variety of settings. This includes all-day programming on an outdoor challenge course in a range of weather conditions.
• Completes clinical documentation in an electronic medical record following the guidelines and procedures set forth by the organization.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary clinical staffings and clinical supervision weekly.
• Creates and develops experiential treatment interventions using a variety of experiential modalities that assist clients in addressing treatment goals.
• Assists with program design, development, and preparation.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates well with clinical staff throughout the organization.
• Assists with the development of interns offering support, guidance, and knowledge in experiential techniques, group facilitation, clinical knowledge, and documentation.
• Develops and maintains strong clinical and ethical standards of practice.
• Maintains experiential therapy and team-building equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the following :

• Signs and symptoms of mental health and addictions disorders and treatment
• Group dynamics, systems theory, solution-focused, strengths-based and group therapy skills
• Experiential theory and interventions using a variety of modalities
• Utilization of a trauma informed care approach and other evidence-based practices in service provision
• Time management principles
• Conveys a positive attitude and collaborative style with organizational staff and community partners

Must demonstrate skills in the following :

• Effective group facilitation
• Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness
• Being creative in treatment intervention design
• Being flexible, helpful, and kind
• Being self-motivated, a life-long learner, open to new ideas
• Being open to clinical supervision
• Applying experiential methodology to clinical and non-clinical populations
• Strong communication, teamwork, collaboration
• Strong compassion, empathy, nonjudgmental approach
• Self-awareness and open to feedback
• Effective time management
• Proficient typing and computer skills

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• At least a provisional license in Social Work (LSW), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LMHCA) or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFTA) required.
• Minimum of one to two years experience in social work, psychology, or human services related field.
• Facilitator training for a challenge course or knowledge and application of experiential modalities preferred.
30+ days ago