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CHARTIERS CENTER

Outpatient Therapist- Child

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$64,615 / year median in Pennsylvania

-2% projected decline

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Chartiers Center is a private, non-profit corporation funded by state, county, third party insurances and private funds. Services include intake, referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day, and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing program. As an Outpatient Child Therapist with Chartiers Center at our Washington County Clinic, you would be committed to providing compassionate supports and therapy to people facing mental health challenges. Job duties as a therapist include: Complete required evaluation and assessment for treatment of consumers Complete all required documentation to include, but not limited to managed care information, initial consumer assessments, service plans, service plan reviews, progress notes, correspondence, transfer summaries and terminations summaries. Plan and coordinate treatment for consumers through participation in treatment team meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, psychiatric staffing, and individual supervision. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for an assigned consumers utilizing goal-setting techniques. Maintain ongoing contact with Service Coordinators and other Agency program staff to ensure consumer accessibility of community/supportive services and continuity of care. We are looking for Master's Level Therapists or LPC with two years' experience (preferred) in the following areas: SPMI Specialty Dual Diagnosis Specialty (MH/D&A) Dual Diagnosis Specialist (MH/IDD) Trauma Informed Care At Chartiers Center we offer the following benefits: Competitive Annual Salary Monday-Friday
  • daylight/evenings Medical, Dental and Vision Short
  • and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Retirement Plan
  • 6% Employer Contribution after 1 year 8 Paid Holidays Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Tuition Reimbursement Full Time Positive and fulfilling work environment!
Valid Driver's License required. Diversity and Inclusion Each of our clients/individuals is uniquely different and so are we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Chartiers Center Stronger and our clients/individuals healthier. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for our mission, we will be stronger together. EOE