Mental Health Clinician

Description

This role requires mental health licensure to be considered (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, etc.)

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : Salary $65,000 - $85,000+ (depending on experience and years of licensure, etc.)

Welcome to Positive Development, a new model of care in autism.

Who We Are :

Our mission is to help children and adolescents with autism build more natural, meaningful connections with their families and communities as they achieve greater growth, independence, and joy.

We believe deeply in the power of the developmental approach because we have seen firsthand the transformation our children and families experienced.

People come to Positive Development for the cause and stay for the community. Few jobs provide the opportunity to change lives meaningfully while allowing you to work as your true, authentic self.

We embrace diversity and difference among our staff and respect you for who you are - just as we do our clients. Best of all, we have so much fun together.

Our Mental Health Clinicians are key members of the therapeutic team at Positive Development. Theyworkin collaboration withOccupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologiststoprovide a truedevelopmental andtrans-disciplinary approachof excellenceto children and their families.

We are seeking an authentic, joyful,growth-mindedLead Mental Health Clinician to join our growing team!

Daily Responsibilities Include :

• Develop interventions that aim to build and strengthen a meaningful emotional relationship with the client, harnessing on their individual interest and gearing to their specific needs.
• Use a relationship-based approach to assist the client in moving to higher developmental levels and more functional behavior capacities.
• Provide support to the family in understanding the client and how to help reach their highest potential.
• Provide support to a Developmental Autism Specialist who is delivering 6 to 15 hours a week of in-home or clinic developmental interventions.
• Occasionally will be required to support program development, lead training groups, and facilitate social club groups as additional job responsibilities.
• Monitor each child's progresson an ongoing basis. Record session notes in the child's Electronic Health Record and communicate progressto other members of the team, including the parents.
• Participate in team meetingsand ongoing supervision.
• Provideongoingmentoring and support to new LMHCs as they join the team.

Requirements :

Clinical licensure required

• Strong desire to learn the Developmental Model through training,observationand reflection
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum
• Ability to work seamlessly and respectfully on a trans-disciplinary team
• Flexible schedule

Education :

Master's in Social Work, Marriage and Family, Cognitive Health, Clinical Psychology / Clinical Counseling etc.

Setting :

• Outpatient clinic
• Virtual

Benefit Conditions :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Referral Program
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