Therapist

Mental Health Therapist Position

Northwood is hiring a mental health therapist for Merritt Creek Academy IDT (Intensive Day Treatment) - 10-14 age group.

The primary responsibility of the IDT Therapist is to provide individual, group, and family therapy across the Day Treatment Setting. Therapy is a dynamic process that integrates various therapeutic approaches and methods to address and alleviate symptoms or challenges experienced by individuals, families, or groups.

The therapeutic process is grounded in comprehensive information gathered through interviews, record reviews, evaluations, and input from the individual, family members, county representatives, court personnel, and other key stakeholders. Based on this diagnostic and assessment data, the therapist—alongside the Clinical Team and through clinical supervision—determines the appropriate course and direction of treatment.

The therapist maintains thorough and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring they are shared with the treatment team as needed.

In addition to direct clinical services, the IDT Therapist acts as a consultant and co-leader within interdisciplinary teams. This includes enforcing Northwood policies and procedures, offering feedback to the Executive Team on program needs and development, and contributing to the design and implementation of therapeutic programming. As a vital member of the clinical community, the therapist also collaborates with caregivers, external stakeholders, and insurance providers.

The IDT Therapist is responsible for keeping diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and safety or risk management plans current, as needed or at the direction of the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or a clinical trainee) plus two years of experience in child and youth services or a related field.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional credentials required (LGSW, LICSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or LP)
• (*clinical supervision is available)

Pay and Other Incentives

• Minimum starting pay: $50,000 graduate level, $58,656 master's level and $67,000 for a fully licensed therapist
• Clinical supervision available for undergraduate and graduate program internships, staff seeking Mental Health Practitioner status, and for therapy staff seeking licensure
• Training opportunities for CEU credits, certifications in Family Systems Trauma, Trauma Focused CBT, or other areas of expertise
• Cost covered for professional licensing exam and license renewal fees
• Professional Liability coverage
• Administration advancement opportunities

Compensation and Full-time Benefits Package

• Medical, Vision & Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account eligible plans with an employer match of between $1000-$2500 per year
• Quarterly Health Reimbursement of $1940 if you are covered on insurance other than Northwood
• Life Insurance (employer paid, employee only) equal to 1x total salary
• Flexible Spending Account Option (Limited Flex compatible with HSA and Dependent Care Flex also available)
• 5% employer contribution to 403B pension after 1 year of employment and 1000 continuous hours
• (7) paid holidays and (1) Float Holiday for full time employees
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Student Loan Repayment Program ($5000 a year with no cap after completing 1 year full time employment)
• Scholarship program for continuing your education or further your education
• Cooperative (rental equipment available, special events, employee gift fund and damage fund)
• $250 Referral Bonus (for every candidate you refer that is offered and accepts employment)
• After completion of the annual review candidates can earn between 1-5% in salary increase based on performance each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.