Neurodivergent Program Therapist

Description

Come join Psychiatric Medical Care's adolescent behavioral health outpatient program, "Embrace U". Embrace U is a combined IOP and PHP treating patients ages 10-18.

• Location: Mount Juliet, TN (onsite)
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
• Salary: $70,000-$75,000 based on experience and licensure
• Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation. Must be licensed.

Job Description

• The Program Therapist provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual, and family therapy sessions to adolescents in an intensive outpatient environment. They work within a small, interdisciplinary team with a focus on quality patient care and provision of services ordered by a physician. The Licensed Therapist documents all completed services in compliance with provided standards and regulations and is thorough with details and organization.

 Experience Required

• Candidates with experience working with neurodivergent adolescents and a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based care are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated knowledge of neurodiversity and experience providing therapy to neurodivergent adolescents, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Ability to deliver neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of adolescents.
• Experience supporting adolescents with executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, social communication, anxiety, sensory differences, and school-related concerns.
• Skilled in collaborating with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches commonly used with neurodivergent youth, such as CBT, DBT-informed interventions, ACT, or other appropriate modalities.
• Ability to educate and support parents and caregivers in understanding neurodiversity and implementing effective strategies at home and in the community.
• Strong understanding of the social, emotional, and mental health needs of neurodivergent adolescents, with a commitment to promoting resilience, self-advocacy, and independence.
• Preferred: Specialized training, certifications, or continuing education related to autism, ADHD, neurodiversity-affirming care, or adolescent mental health.

3 Cs:

• Care – Provide the best possible patient care
• Compliance – Ensure the program operates within all regulations
• Community – Become a wonderful addition to your local community

A. Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.

1. Ensure accurate completion of the psychosocial assessment on each patient.
2. Ensure accurate completion of group psychotherapy notes for each patient.
3. Ensure accurate completion of treatment plans.
4. Demonstrate understanding of mental health assessment of child/adolescent population.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of adolescent counseling treatment, group therapy, and evidenced based practices.
6. Provide understanding of adolescent case management.
7. Ensure appropriate discharge plan is in place for each patient.

B. Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations

1. Participate in outcome studies timelines, understanding of administration of the tests and when they are to be reported.
2. Participate in treatment team meetings with medical director.
3. Complete all notes in prescribed timeline.
4. Comply with all regulations.

C. Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community.

1. Demonstrate understanding of community education definitions and activities.
2. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration.
3. Present Embrace U to community as directed by Administrator.
4. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success.

Requirements

• Education: master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work or master’s degree in other counseling related field.
• Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by state. May include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.
• Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.