Clinical Therapist (Part Time)

Company Overview

Arete Counseling Services is an outpatient counseling service supporting individuals creating positive change in their lives. Arete provides therapy, support and guidance for individuals in a community setting which supports their social- emotional growth and guide participants on a journey to explore their passions, values, strengths, and skills, carving a path towards meaning, purpose, and productivity. We support participants’ in launching the lives they’ve envisioned.

Job Description:

Clinical Therapists are responsible for providing individual and group therapy, development and oversight of individualized treatment plans, the ongoing assessment of participant progress, and supporting the intervention to help individuals heal, recover and move forward from their challenges. The Clinical Therapist works alongside a team of professionals and direct care staff to better the psychological well-being of participants. As an integral part of a growing team, the Primary Therapist will be relied on to help continuously review, improve and further develop both Arete clinical interventions as well as the therapeutic, residential and experiential aspects of the program to better serve the health and wellness of participants and their families.

Responsibilities:

Weekly individual and group clinical sessions with program participants

Assessment, Treatment and Discharge Planning

Continued assessments and check-in sessions of and for participants

Liaises with and supports direct care staff (mentors and coaches) to better the support of participants, the clinical process and the intervention model

Direct consultation with the clinical team and participation in weekly clinical team meetings

Correspondence with referring professionals, previous clinicians and other programs/schools

Support during site visits by professionals and potential participant visits

Participation in marketing events, presentations at conferences (travel required)

Writing and editing for publication, including marketing collateral, websites and blogs

Periodic on-call availability to address emergency clinical needs with direct care staff

Qualifications:

License to practice in the State of Vermont or enrollment on the Roster for non-certified, non-licensed professionals

PhD/PsyD or Masters in psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field

Academic experience and/or professional interest in working with emerging adults

Experience and interest in Wilderness Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Experiential Education, and Adventure-Based Counseling

Compensation:

Signing Bonus

Housing Assistance

Salary commensurate with experience

Paid-time off with full-time position

Health Insurance Plan