OMHC EMPLOYEE THERAPIST-ID/DD

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

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

• Must hold a current Mar yland license: LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC .
• Master’s de gree 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 a pproaches 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

S alary

$75,000-85,000 annually