ELEMENTS WILDERNESS PROGRAM · 5 hours ago
Primary Therapist
Huntington, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelELEMENTS is seeking a Primary Therapist to provide clinical leadership for a team of field mentors and support individualized treatment for adolescent and young adult clients in an outdoor setting. The role involves managing client caseloads, conducting therapy sessions, and coordinating treatment plans while collaborating with various departments to enhance service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 8-10 clients, working with both clients and family programming supporting Family Services Department
Be timely and available to your group when the field calls for guidance
Support the training and management of field guides including visiting training groups when assigned
Develop and maintain clinical documents included but not limited to updating group summary, updating BestNotes, email updates to Field Team concerning discharges
Participate in on-going training for clinical and program staff on relevant therapeutic topics
Present a topic for field guides during in-service and a topic for Spotlight Seminars at least twice a year
Support psychiatric care providers
Attend weekly meetings included but not limited to clinical meetings, Interdepartmental Treatment Team meeting and weekly consultation with parent coach
Oversee client risk assessments and crisis intervention
Assist with the creation and maintenance of programing, program policies and procedures applicable to clinical services including therapeutic resources
Collaborate with Outreach and Admissions departments to identify and promote marketing opportunities and develop positive working relationships with referral sources
Actively work with admissions to set up travel and marketing meetings
Travel an average of 4x/year including conferences and events
Participate in the development of Elements’ program goals. In partnership with program leadership, primary therapists are a public face for the program and build relationships with referral sources, aftercare resources, and the broader community
Co-facilitate Family Focus experiences as scheduled
Engage in preparation calls with family members prior to Family Focus experiences
Qualification
Required
Masters or Doctorate degree in mental/behavioral health or related field
Currently Licensed or License-eligible in the state of Utah in a related field (LCSW, LCPC, Psychologist, CMHC, LMFT, etc)
Strong clinical, independent, and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and direct work of others
An ability to function safely in an outdoor setting and a sense of adventure and humor are key qualities for a wilderness therapist
Therapists must pass a drug-screen and background check
First aid and CPR are required annually
Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries, as well as foster a supportive environment for families and team members
Preferred
a minimum of 3 years experience with inpatient, outpatient and/or mental health care
direct clinical and case management experience working with adolescents and their families
Training or experience in DBT, Seven Challenges, addiction work, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and trauma work a plus
Benefits
3 Weeks paid vacation, 4 weeks paid after 5 years
Eligible for additional vacation after 2 years
Health/dental/vision
Vehicle stipend
Home office stipend
Annual Professional Development fund
Company
ELEMENTS WILDERNESS PROGRAM
Elements Wilderness Program specializes in therapeutic intervention for adolescent boys aged 13–17.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
A
Andrew Powell
Executive Director, Co-Owner
N
Neal Christensen
Clinical Director, Co-Owner
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