Job Description
Job Description
Description : Who We Are
Eliada is one of Asheville’s most trusted and long-standing nonprofits, serving children and young adults since 1903. Nestled on a beautiful 300+ acre campus, we support over 600 youth each year through a cradle-to-career continuum that includes foster care, residential treatment, housing support, vocational training, and early childhood education.
Every team member at Eliada—whether in direct care, counseling, education, or support services—plays a vital role in helping young people thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Cottage Therapist, you’ll be a key part of our clinical team, helping guide and support youth through their healing journey. You’ll provide therapy, supervise staff, and ensure our treatment services are compassionate, effective, and tailored to each student’s needs.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead the therapeutic environment in designated cottages
- Integrate evidence-based practices into daily care
- Partner with Cottage Supervisors to ensure students receive the best possible support
Therapy Services
Conduct assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapyCreate Comprehensive Clinical Assessments with thoughtful recommendationsTeam Collaboration
Facilitate and participate in Child and Family Team MeetingsJoin clinical staff meetings to share insights and strengthen careOn-Call Support
Be part of rotation for clinical on-call services when neededRequirements :
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with current licensure in North Carolina.Understanding of diagnostic issues, clinical interventions, group dynamics, interdisciplinary teamwork, and clinical service delivery models.Experience :
Minimum of 2 years' experience in providing treatment services such as case management, individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents.Preferred experience in residential treatment settings.Skills / Physical / Working Conditions :
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and insurability by Eliada’s insurance carriers.Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.Flexibility with work hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet family and program needs.