Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Master's Degree in a Human Services field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education) required.

Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Therapist at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents provides therapeutic treatment to children/adolescents with complex behavioral needs; works within an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement goal-directed treatment plans and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy
Discuss progress with residents and families
Develop discharge planning with resident, family and placing agency
Assess treatment goals and write goal-directed treatment plans
Monitor and modify treatment plans as goals change

Technical Overview

Clinical scope includes assessment, goal-directed treatment planning, family involvement, and coordination with placement agencies; emphasis on pediatrics and development disabilities within a hospital setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a master's level therapist with Virginia licensure or eligibility, experienced with pediatric/adolescent behavior problems, brain injury, autism; comfortable working in interdisciplinary teams.

Must-Have Skills

Master's Degree in a Human Services field (e.g.PsychologySocial WorkCounselingEducation)LPC or LCSW or license eligible in Virginia (preferred)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience working with children and adolescents who experience behavior dysfunction due to brain injuryautismand other developmental disabilitieschronic medical disorders and other severe and chronic impairmentsand their caregivers

Required Skills

Master's degree in a Human Services fieldLPC/LCSW or VA license eligiblechild/adolescent behavioral healthbrain injury/autism/developmental disabilities experienceinterdisciplinary collaborationdischarge planningfamily engagement

Soft Skills

interdisciplinary collaborationcommunication with familieschild/adolescent focusempathydocumentation

Certifications

Preferred

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Plan and administer therapeutic treatment for children/adolescents in a hospital setting

Role Subtype Child & Adolescent Therapist

Keywords for Your Resume

therapistchild and adolescent therapistbehavioral healthbrain injuryautismdevelopmental disabilitiesfamily therapyinterdisciplinary teamvirginia license eligiblemaster's degreepsychiatrylpclcswlicense eligible virginiadischarge planninggoal-directed treatmentinterdisciplinary collaborationcumberland hospitalMaster's Degree in a Human Services fieldLPCLCSWVirginia license eligiblechild and adolescent

Deal Breakers

Not licensed in Virginia (or not license eligible), No master's degree in a relevant human services field, LPC/LCSW not; or VA licensure not pursued

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