Job
Title:
Brief
Intensive Treatment Therapist
Yellowstone
Behavioral Health Center
Salary
Range:
DOE
Projected
Start Date:
Location:
Cody,
Wyoming
Qualifications:
Progressive
community mental health center near beautiful Yellowstone
National Park has an opening for a full-time therapist to
provide
clinical services to clients who access the Brief Intensive
Treatment
program. This position will have a close working relationship
with
community partners, clinical staff and support staff.
Requirements:
Must be a licensed mental health professional, including
provisional license as defined in the Wyoming State Standards.
The
Brief Intensive Treatment program is a grant funded program
that
provides individual and family therapy to suicidal individuals
in order
to stabilize the emotional and environmental stressors. Therapy
intensity depends on the needs of the client/family and ranges
from 3 to
15 hours per week for a brief period of time (e.g., less than
3 months)
until stressors that precipitated the suicidal episode abate
and coping
strategies are learned. Brief therapy will incorporate as
many natural
supports (family, friends, etc) as possible to support the
individual's
recovery, improve coping skills, and prevent future attempts.
The
intensive brief therapy process will utilize evidence-based
practices,
such as brief strategic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,
spiritually-informed therapy, and family systems therapy to
meet
treatment goals. Intensive case management will be provided
as needed.
Furthermore, the clinician will make contact with family members
of
suicidal individuals to offer services, support, or education
on suicide
and depression. The clinician will facilitate a family survivor's
support group.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Progressive
community mental health center near beautiful Yellowstone
National Park has an opening for a full-time therapist to
provide
clinical services to clients who access the Brief Intensive
Treatment
program. This position will have a close working relationship
with
community partners, clinical staff and support staff.
Requirements:
Must be a licensed mental health professional, including
provisional license as defined in the Wyoming State Standards.
The
Brief Intensive Treatment program is a grant funded program
that
provides individual and family therapy to suicidal individuals
in order
to stabilize the emotional and environmental stressors. Therapy
intensity depends on the needs of the client/family and ranges
from 3 to
15 hours per week for a brief period of time (e.g., less than
3 months)
until stressors that precipitated the suicidal episode abate
and coping
strategies are learned. Brief therapy will incorporate as
many natural
supports (family, friends, etc) as possible to support the
individual's
recovery, improve coping skills, and prevent future attempts.
The
intensive brief therapy process will utilize evidence-based
practices,
such as brief strategic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,
spiritually-informed therapy, and family systems therapy to
meet
treatment goals. Intensive case management will be provided
as needed.
Furthermore, the clinician will make contact with family members
of
suicidal individuals to offer services, support, or education
on suicide
and depression. The clinician will facilitate a family survivor's
support group.
Accepting
Applications Through:
Open
until filled
How
to Apply:
Please
send cover letter and resume along with copies of current
license(s), degree(s) and salary requirements to:
Yellowstone Behavioral Health Center
2538 Big Horn Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
FAX:
307.527.6218 or e-mail Dr. Terresa Humphries-Wadsworth at
thumphries@ybhc.org and Barbara Georgeson at barbarag@ybhc.org.
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