Community Services Therapist (Part-time/PRN) - Master Level

Summary/objective

The Intensive Community Services Clinician is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services in the community to DGS Clients. Therapists in this program will provide mental and behavioral health support to clients and their families, assisting them in being able to step-down to a less intense level of care.

Essential Functions

Clinical

• Attends and actively engages in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision
• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families; and collaborate with DPBHS and other area providers as needed
• Conceptualize course of treatment inclusive of appropriate modalities, interventions, frequency and duration of clinical services
• Assess clients needs and risks by utilizing crisis intervention skills and/or services

• Apply knowledge related to developmental factors, family and community systems in order to develop and implement treatment planning
• Maintains an assigned caseload in compliance with agency standards related to direct clinical care
• Demonstrate comprehensive skills in providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to build resilience in children, adolescents, and families

• Provides feedback and suggestions for program improvement

Administrative & Clinical Documentation

• Engages and collaborates with community resources, make appropriate referrals, and consult with other agencies on behalf of clients

• Collaborates with school staff regarding behavioral health services for students

• Complete required documentation for clinical records within established timeframes.

• Participates in scheduled supervision with the direct People Leader

General

• Interpersonal skills/relationships/teamwork

• Participates in relevant professional development and learning activities

• Adheres to professional code of ethics and conduct
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates continuous commitment to DGS’ core values
• Hold a valid Driver’s License

Competencies/ Capabilities

• Knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions
• Clinical Judgment/decision making/problem solving
• Crisis intervention skills
• Effective Practice Management
• Adaptability/continuous improvement

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Work Environment

Community settings as assigned, ability to utilize office locations as needed, partial telecommuting

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of driving possible, sitting and working on a computer for documentation and possible telehealth
• May be requested to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• May need to engage in physical activities with clients as part of increasing their skill building in the community settings

Travel required: Daily travel based on seeing clients in their homes and schools, taking them into the community, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure in the state of Delaware as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Provide a minimum of 10 hours of service per week

• Eligible for and working toward clinical licensure in the State of Delaware

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years relevant full-time post graduate experience working with children and families
• Bilingual

EEO

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, tasks, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Delaware Guidance Services

DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.

Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.

If you want to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to delawareguidance.org;

Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?

DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. A flexible work environment is a plus allowing you the ability to make your own schedule with a minimum of 10 hours dedicated to DGS per week.