ACTP Therapist

The Advanced Clinical Training Program (ACTP) Clinician is a Graduate level (Master’s level) clinician responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services to children and families. Clinicians in this program further develop therapeutic skills, build core clinical competencies, and have the opportunity to practice these skills and competencies in a family-based child guidance setting. Clinicians provide therapeutic services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician while earning their required hours toward licensure. 

Essential Functions: 

Clinical

• Attends and actively engages in core ACTP training sessions in accordance with ACTP onset date  
• Provides evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families
• Conceptualizes course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
• Assesses clients’ needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services 

• Applies knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in order to develop and implement treatment planning
• Maintains an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
• Demonstrates comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, adults, and families

Administrative & Clinical Documentation

• Engages and collaborates with community resources, makes appropriate referrals, and consults with other agencies on behalf of clients

• Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students

• Completes required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes.

General 

• Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities

• Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values 

Competencies/ Capabilities:

• Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions 
• Excellent clinical Judgment, decision making, and problem solving
• Effective Practice Management 
• Adaptability/continuous improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Work Environment: 

• Office and/or community settings as assigned, partial telecommuting with approval

Physical Demands: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
• May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Required: 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a discipline eligible for licensing as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor of Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapist , or Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years relevant full-time post graduate experience working with children and families
• Bilingual

EEO: 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Other responsibilities: 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, tasks or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.