JOB DESCRIPTION
Counselors in our program are called Therapeutic Care Specialists (TCS). TCS staff provide specialized milieu based, as well as in-home and community based therapeutic, social and independent life skill coaching and support for youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. TCS staff work collaboratively with the client’s lead clinician and treatment team, assist clients in reaching goals related to self-advocacy, independent living (grocery shopping, healthy eating/cooking, cleaning, ADL’s), social competencies, job/ academic success, healthy recreation, accessing community resources and connections, promoting healthy relationships, and effective coping. This is a highly therapeutic role, therefore the knowledge and ability to learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach is imperative.
TCS Job Requirements:
- Bachelors in Psychology, Special Education or related field required. Masters preferred.
- 2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
- Resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
- Include contact information for your references.
TCS Responsibilities:
- Learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach
- Work collaboratively with the clients lead clinician and treatment team
- Plan activities that support treatment goals and engage youth in the program and community
- Demonstrate good communication and rapport building skills with both clients, parents and co-workers
- Confidently and effectively manage milieu and other groups.
- Competently and confidently communicate/interact with school professionals and other treatment providers to assist with monitoring and client support
- Close supervision and collaboration with school to monitor/support academic responsibilities
- Ability to creatively work with teens / young adults, have fun, handle stressful situations and have a desire to learn clinical interventions and therapeutic approach to community based work
- Work independently in the community while working in close collaboration with the client’s intensive treatment team
- Identify information and resources in local communities which can be used in our activities and involvement of our youth
- Engage youth in activities and teach valuable life skills to empower them and allow them to fully develop their own strengths and abilities while having fun
- Provide youth with opportunities to develop leadership, communication and other skills to make positive life choices about their future
- Provide a caring, warm environment for the client through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, comfortably interacting to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, social cues and language, coping skills, respect for others and self
- Participate in team meetings, clinical rounds, and client staffing’s
- Complete progress notes and monthly summaries in a timely fashion
We are looking to add to our rapidly growing team and program with people who:
- Have a special place in their heart for youth, teens or young adults with special needs
- Are interested in expanding their professional skills
- Have an internal sense of professional motivation
- Are flexible, detail oriented and have an innate ability to connect with kids
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines as part of a larger multi-disciplinary clinical team
- Are curious and interested in being a contributing member of a highly skilled professional team
- Have a demonstrated ability and clear understanding of professional effectiveness in the workplace
- Have interests and hobbies related to: outdoor activities, health, fitness and wellness (e.g. working out, mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, wood working, cooking, video and filming, photography, computer programming, etc...) Equinox is a place in which TCS staff are encouraged to bring their interests to the work place which will further expose clients to hobbies, health and wellness
- Are life-long learners
TCS Rewards/Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Benefits
- Paid -time off, Holidays and Personal Days
- Access to Training and Professional Development
- Upward mobility in the company with commitment and demonstrated learning / contribution
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- 2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum ( High Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
Base Salary: $42,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- Mental Health Field: 2 years (Required)
- Working with youth or young adults: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person