OMHC EMPLOYEE THERAPIST-ID/DD

Synergy Family Services, Inc (SFS) is a dynamic Outpatient Mental Health Center focused on providing strengths based, culturally proficient services to enhance the social, emotional, behavioral health and wellness of individuals and families. Our Goal is to help individuals and families identify and reach goals such as specific symptom relief, self-awareness, self-efficacy, recovery and the enhancement of well being.

(Youth & Young Adults 16-25 with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities)

Job Description: EMPLOYEE THERAPIST with Youth & Young Adults 16-25 with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Must hold a current Maryland license: LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline appropriate to the position.
• Experience and/or strong interest in working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and co-occurring mental health needs.
• Must submit licensing documentation and successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment medical examination.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, ADA considerations, youth development, and culturally competent practices preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Available to provide In Person Individual and Family Therapy- two days/week, with flexibility to increase based on program needs and youth/young adult demand.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate counseling to youth and young adults ages 16-25 with IDD, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, communication, crisis intervention, and transition-to-adulthood support.
• Use therapeutic approaches suited to IDD populations (e.g., CBT, play therapy, exposure therapy)
• Ensure timely documentation in the practice management system.
• Monitor and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Complete biannual reassessments on assigned clients
• Refer client, or family to needed to supportive services, as needed
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Adhere to the practice standards and ethical guidelines established by the agency.
• Maintains employee file with current documentation.

Benefits:

• Clinical Supervision
• Continuing Education Trainings
• Health Insurance, 401K
• Collaborative, supportive interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunities to specialize in IDD

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$75,000-85,000 annually