Job Description

Locations: Seymour, Connecticut

Categories: Experiential Professional: Yoga. Music. Art, Martial Arts

Company Name: ['Newport Healthcare']

Remote: No

Req ID: 19741

Employment Type: Full Time

What You’ll Do

As our Experiential Therapist, you’ll be at the forefront of facilitating meaningful therapeutic experiences that challenge and empower our clients. Here’s a glimpse of your exciting responsibilities:

• Curriculum Creator: Develop and deliver a comprehensive 12-week therapeutic curriculum in your area of specialization that captivates and engages clients.
• Group & Individual Sessions: Lead both group and individual therapy sessions, utilizing your unique skills to support clients in their personal growth.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the Treatment Team to identify when experiential modalities are the perfect fit for clients to access and process trauma.
• Progress Tracker: Observe and document client reactions and progress, ensuring clear communication with the treatment team to maintain continuity of care.
• Crisis Management: Step in to conduct assessments or manage crises as needed, providing essential support to clients in challenging moments.
• Adaptive Interventions: Assess the needs of the therapeutic milieu and adjust interventions to best support each client’s journey.
• Program Development: Collaborate with the Clinical Director to enhance program offerings and schedule impactful therapeutic services and group activities.
• Adventure Coordinator: Work with Counselors to plan and coordinate experiential outings that enrich the therapeutic process.
• Documentation Dynamo: Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation, including progress and group notes, in line with established standards.
• Team Player: Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision to foster collaboration and professional growth.
• Other Duties: Embrace additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the program.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s degree in clinical or expressive arts discipline required.
• Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required, license preferred.
• Board certified in area of specialization preferred.
• Experience providing group and individual therapy with adolescents and young adults in residential setting preferred.