Mental Health Worker/Therapeutic Care Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Counselors in our program are called Therapeutic Care Specialists (TCS). TCS staff provide specialized milieu based, as well as in-home and community based therapeutic, social and independent life skill coaching and support for youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. TCS staff work collaboratively with the client’s lead clinician and treatment team, assist clients in reaching goals related to self-advocacy, independent living (grocery shopping, healthy eating/cooking, cleaning, ADL’s), social competencies, job/ academic success, healthy recreation, accessing community resources and connections, promoting healthy relationships, and effective coping. This is a highly therapeutic role, therefore the knowledge and ability to learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach is imperative.

TCS Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in Psychology, Special Education or related field required. Masters preferred.

• 2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
• Resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
• Include contact information for your references.
  

TCS Responsibilities:

• Learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach 
• Work collaboratively with the clients lead clinician and treatment team
• Plan activities that support treatment goals and engage youth in the program and community
• Demonstrate good communication and rapport building skills with both clients, parents and co-workers
• Confidently and effectively manage milieu and other groups.
• Competently and confidently communicate/interact with school professionals and other treatment providers to assist with monitoring and client support
• Close supervision and collaboration with school to monitor/support academic responsibilities
• Ability to creatively work with teens / young adults, have fun, handle stressful situations and have a desire to learn clinical interventions and therapeutic approach to community based work
• Work independently in the community while working in close collaboration with the client’s intensive treatment team
• Identify information and resources in local communities which can be used in our activities and involvement of our youth
• Engage youth in activities and teach valuable life skills to empower them and allow them to fully develop their own strengths and abilities while having fun
• Provide youth with opportunities to develop leadership, communication and other skills to make positive life choices about their future
• Provide a caring, warm environment for the client through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, comfortably interacting to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, social cues and language, coping skills, respect for others and self
• Participate in team meetings, clinical rounds, and client staffing’s
• Complete progress notes and monthly summaries in a timely fashion
  
  

We are looking to add to our rapidly growing team and program with people who:

• Have a special place in their heart for youth, teens or young adults with special needs
• Are interested in expanding their professional skills
• Have an internal sense of professional motivation
• Are flexible, detail oriented and have an innate ability to connect with kids
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines as part of a larger multi-disciplinary clinical team
• Are curious and interested in being a contributing member of a highly skilled professional team
• Have a demonstrated ability and clear understanding of professional effectiveness in the workplace
• Have interests and hobbies related to: outdoor activities, health, fitness and wellness (e.g. working out, mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, wood working, cooking, video and filming, photography, computer programming, etc...) Equinox is a place in which TCS staff are encouraged to bring their interests to the work place which will further expose clients to hobbies, health and wellness
• Are life-long learners
  
  

TCS Rewards/Benefits:

• Competitive Salary 
• Health Benefits
• Paid -time off, Holidays and Personal Days
• Access to Training and Professional Development
• Upward mobility in the company with commitment and demonstrated learning / contribution
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• 2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum ( High Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
  
  

Base Salary: $42,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
  

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health Field: 2 years (Required)
• Working with youth or young adults: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person