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Title

Clinical Therapist 

Category Clinical Therapist  
Description

General Purpose: 

Provide clinical services that include, but are not limited to, therapy, case management, care coordination, and client advocacy. Services offered are based on youth and family needs and facilitated within a variety of settings, which may include residential, crisis shelter, resource center and/or outpatient settings. This position also supports the skill development and training of other agency staff so that the continuity of trauma responsive care is best practiced.

Designated Location: This position is specific to Cathedral Home’s Residential Program

 

What I am Responsible for (Essential Functions):

 

The following statements regarding this  Exempt level position consist of duties, responsibilities, and frequency describing the general nature and level of work performed by the employee filling this position. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by this position. Reasonable accommodations considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Provide therapeutic services and support (i.e., individual/family/group therapy, assessments, case management, psychoeducation, care coordination, client advocacy, etc.) across a continuum of care and based upon needs of client and/or family.
    • Because clinical position is located within Residential Program, clinical role is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment for youth and families who are receiving intensive therapy/support outside of home/community setting.
  • Provide trauma responsive leadership and training to ensure that residential services best meet the needs of clients.
  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight of therapeutic services.
  • Support Cottage Coordinator towards developing skill development amongst staff.
  • May offer community counseling services via Outpatient Department.
  • Adheres to trauma responsive practice and implements strategies within scope of practice.
  • Seeks and maintains clinical consultation.
  • Accurately and comprehensively complete treatment plans (based on SMART principles), progress/service notes (i.e. individual/family/group therapy notes), client assessments, and other required documentation within designated timeline, as assigned by supervisor and outlined in policies.
  • Collaborate with diverse population with varying treatment needs and provide appropriate clinical recommendations.
  • Participate in client case management, meetings and reviews while promoting client advocacy.
  • Communicate professionally with staff, clients, families, community, and agency leadership.
  • Attend and actively participate in designated meetings while maintaining attentive, professional behavior.
  • Coordinate with internal and external departments/individuals to meet needs of clients across continuum of care
  • Serve as a liaison inter-departmentally by sharing and receiving information relevant to location(s)/program(s) to promote continuity of care 
  • Follow the American Counseling Association and/or National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics.
  • Safeguard client, staff, agency information according to HIPAA and other laws, regulations, and policy relating to confidentiality.
  • Accurately perform administrative requirements according to federal, state, agency requirements.
  • Remain current on required training and certifications.
  • Actively engage in professional development by participating in the following: clinical supervision, skill development, training, on-site supervision of clinical interns and other therapists (for clinicians that meet the criteria), administrative supervision of clinical assistant, etc.
  • Manage a variety of crisis situations (suicide threat/attempt, physical fight between clients, alleged abuse/neglect of a client, agency-wide safety threat.) as the On-Call Administrator (responding to agency emergencies within 20 minutes) when assigned, following all applicable laws, policy, and procedures.
  • Participate in physical holds of clients when necessary.
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Light physical demands primarily performed indoors with limited exposure to changes in weather and fluctuation in temperature. Position requires minimal physical activity including moderate periods of walking, standing, bending, and light to moderate lifting. Position  requires periods of stationary activity/sitting. May travel or walk where exposure to the elements occurs. Physical contact while using physical de-escalation holds with clients is possible  requiring the use of arms, hands, legs, and fingers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

 
Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience and Background:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
  • Wyoming Provisional Licensure.
  • Strong written communication skills with a proven background in interpersonal, organizational, time-management, oral communication, and teamwork.
  • Experience and application in  a variety of MS Office Suite and agency specific technology or equipment.
  • Minimum 21 years of age at time of hire.
  • Driving record of no more than two moving violations or at fault accidents in any combination in the past three years, and no major moving violations within the past three years.
  • Clean background and child abuse registry checks.
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
  • Wyoming Provisional Licensure.
  • Strong written communication skills with a proven background in interpersonal, organizational, time-management, oral communication, and teamwork.
  • Experience and application in  a variety of MS Office Suite and agency specific technology or equipment.
  • Minimum 21 years of age at time of hire.
  • Driving record of no more than two moving violations or at fault accidents in any combination in the past three years, and no major moving violations within the past three years.
  • Clean background and child abuse registry checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wyoming Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
  • Prior clinical experience working with adolescent populations.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Salary Range $55,692-$59,692 DOE  
Tags clinical therapist, counselor, clinical, therapist, at risk, juvenile, residential  
Position Counselor  
Post Internal Days 0  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Rebecca Atencio  
Open Date 2/24/2023  
Location Cathedral Home for Children - Laramie  
About the Organization Cathedral Home is a trusted youth services organization that was established in Laramie, in 1910. Since that time, the agency has adapted and evolved to compassionately meet the needs of those who have the courage to ask for help. We are current expanding our team to offer comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic care for youth, young adults, and families navigating trauma and mental health concerns.

Our programs are focused on overall health and wellness and enriching the lives of those we serve through healing-centered individualized support. Daily we support youth, young adults, and families who may be facing mental health concerns, encountering a crisis, experiencing homelessness, need support in seeking employment, unstable food and financial situations, and educational challenges.

If you're looking to launch or cultivate a meaningful career, it's hard to top the sense of purpose you'll find at Cathedral Home. Employment provides the opportunity to further health, access, equity, and compassion.
 
EOE Statement Cathedral Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the above or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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