JOB DETAILS

• Therapist-in-Training Role
• On-site in Denver, CO
• Eating Disorder Treatment Facility
• Competitive Salary Depending on Experience and Credentials
• Excellent Benefits
• Up to $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

JOB SUMMARY

As a Program Therapist, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. The Program Therapist offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role!

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways: 

• Facilitate curriculum-based therapeutic groups
• Cross-train across the levels of care within your program
• Milieu Management
• De-escalation and crisis management
• Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
• Behavior coaching
• Conduct self-harm and suicide safety checks
• Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
• Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)

REQUIREMENTS 

Program Therapist I: 

• Within 12 months of obtaining Master's degree in mental health or related field required
• 6 months of milieu experience or group therapy experience preferred
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories) 

 Program Therapist II:

• Within 6 months of obtaining Master's degree in mental health or related field required
• 6 months experience of milieu or group therapy experience required
• Pursuing a clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Flexibility with schedule and team assignment

 Program Therapist III:

• Master's degree in mental health or related field required
• 6 months experience of milieu or group therapy experience required
• Holds a valid clinical associate/intern license (LPCC, MFTC, LSW, LSW or SWP)
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Flexibility with schedule and team assignment