Residential Therapist

$2,000 sign-on bonus!

What is this company? Everstand?


Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

What does this job do specifically?


Position Summary:

The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; develop/implement Individual Treatment and Transition/Discharge Plans; maintain current and accurate case documentation; conduct clinical assessments; complete activity and performance reports.

Essential Functions:

• Approaches concerns, challenges, and opportunities with empathy, attention to detail, active listening, and curiosity.
• Consistently models EVERSTAND's core values: Safety, Empathy, Relationships, and Impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices.
• Collaborate with developing training and group experiences that strengthen Everstand's commitment to staff wellness and belonging.
• Models the use of welcoming and respectful language.
• Consistently uses inclusive language in communication and documentation.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Learn and implement evidence-based practices selected by the organization, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing supervision, consultation, and/or continuing education, committing to delivery of the practice as expected by Everstand, following practice guidelines with fidelity, and engaging in fidelity monitoring.
• Provide effective management of assigned cases which includes but is not limited to: developing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans, and collaborating in transition/discharge planning.
• Support with case management tasks including but not limited to: communication with external parties, life skills building, and referral completion.
• Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, to include consultation with the providing psychiatrist regarding client needs and interventions, and working collaboratively with Case Managers, Unit Supervisors, and other program staff under the guidance of the Care Team Coordinator.
• Evaluate the child's/youth's/family's progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and transition/discharge plan goals that are individualized, have strengths and service needs clearly identified, and are developed in behaviorally measurable terms.
• Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by child/youth and parents/guardians.
• Provide clinical services that are trauma-informed and aligned with Everstand's purpose and values.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and include two evening shifts (e.g., 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). One work-from-home day per week is permitted. The position requires participation in the Therapist-on-Call rotation. Employees may elect to work one scheduled weekend shift in place of the required evening shifts. Attendance at occasional weekend or evening family engagement events may also be required.

This position is eligible for a flexible schedule in accordance with Everstand's policies and procedures.

What does the benefits package look like?

• Accrue vacation at the rate of three weeks per year, plus two floating holidays to use, plus 10 paid holidays when Everstand is closed. That is
  over 30 days of time off per calendar year!
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Retirement plan with up to 3% match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional voluntary and employer-sponsored benefits

What experience and education do I need?


Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
• Current LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, or LCPAT Maryland State License

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families
• At least one-year post-graduate experience
• Current LCSW-C or LCPC Maryland State License

This job description is a general outline of the duties and requirements involved in this role. A full job description will be provided to candidates during the interview process.


Everstand is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.