Youth Day Treatment Therapist

Provisional License Accepted

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time: Exempt

Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm. Must be flexible to meet client needs.

Pay: $47,500 - $52,500 (provisional); $50,000 - 55,000(full license) /year based upon experience/licensure
Minimum Qualifications: At minimum must hold either a LMSW or PLPC* Provisional License.
*For those obtaining a PLPC, confirmation of successful passing of your NCE is acceptable until supervision has been identified.

Community Counseling Center is proud to offer FREE clinical supervision towards full licensureship for up and coming therapist!*

The Program
The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades 3-12 who require a step-down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities.

The Job

The Youth Day Treatment Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of children and families. They will facilitate therapeutic activities based on the child’s treatment plan and be a member of the child’s Treatment Team.

Essential Functions

1. Conduct individual, group, and family therapy with assigned clients.
2. Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers and the psychiatrist to provide consistent care.
3. Work alongside school staff to meet the needs of the students/clients.
4. Maintain records according to clinical policies and procedures in a timely fashion.
5. Assist with psychological evaluations.
6. Communicate with parents/guardians with the needs, behaviors, etc of the child.

Non Essential Functions

1. Maintain compliance with all policy and procedures.
2. Complete all required training.
3. Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
4. Attend both clinical and administrative meetings as required.
5. Conduct parent psychoeducation group.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related human services field.
• Valid provisional license required(LMSW or PLPC); License preferred,
• Experience working with children and families, as well as skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

We also partner with Great Oaks Counseling to provide free training to staff to maintain CEU requirements for licensure, as well as reimburse the cost for licensure renewal for staff members providing therapy.

*Upon obtaining full licensure, the employee would be required to enter into a two-year commitment with CCC in order to "pay back" the time invested into the employee. More details can be given during the interview.

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.