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Position Summary:

To provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to patients and families; to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the hospital's treatment program and philosophy and assures the delivery of quality treatment to our patients.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field; experience in inpatient setting preferred; written and oral communication skills; skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention; skills in provision of group and individual psychotherapy; knowledge of 12-step recovery program; familiarity with disease concept of addiction treatment; ability to identity signs of withdrawal from major classes abused substances and ability to apply this knowledge to the treatment of chemical dependent patients; basic knowledge of skills in maintaining information as highly confidential, licensed in the State of Utah.

Please apply online at http://www.provocanyon.com/employment.html

February 21, 2008

Therapist, Inpatient / Outpatient (FT)

Center for Change is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide therapeutic treatment for inpatient and outpatient clients at Center for Change. The Therapist's responsibilities will include eating disorder and psychological assessment, individual, group, marital, and family therapy working primarily with eating disorders but will include depression, anxiety, and a wide range of other psychological and emotional problems.

Benefits of working at Center for Change:

Center for Change is respected for its programs, progressive outlook, and for its major contributions in research and treatment in the field of eating disorders. Members of staff benefit from the opportunity to work side by side with a team of professionals which includes physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists, nurses, dietitians, and other professionals who have extensive experience treating eating disorders in specialty inpatient and outpatient programs.

Qualifications:
Doctoral or Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy
Minimum of 2 years experience in mental health
Previous experience in residential treatment preferred
Licensure in the State of Utah
Experience with eating disorder treatment/therapy preferred

Salary: dependent upon educational background and experience

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability, 401(k) Retirement Savings, and Stock Purchase Plan. The Center pays malpractice and liability insurance for work with Center for Change clients.

Candidates who are called to interview for the position will need to bring 3 letters of professional reference with them. Please submit a cover letter along with a current Vitae.

By e-mail to: jobs@centerforchange.com
By fax to: 801-224-8301 ATTN: Sara
By postal mail to:
Center for Change
ATTN: Sara
1790 N State Street
Orem UT 84057

January 11, 2008

Job Title: Therapist
Division: Residential
Location: Syracuse, UT
Position Summary:
Island View, a division of Aspen Education Group and CRC Health, is a licensed residential treatment center that provides comprehensive services and programs for children 12 to 18 years of age. Island View has a proven track record of building and reshaping the lives of troubled youth.

We are currently looking for dedicated Therapists who would like the opportunity to work with and learn from clinicians with a long history of working in various adolescent treatment settings including: group homes, diagnostic clinics, day-treatment centers, outpatient practice, residential treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals.

Job Responsibilities:
Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provides individual, group, and family counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Benefits to You:
As the industry leader in providing education services to young people and their families for the last two decades, Aspen Education Group's solid strength gives unparalleled support to its professional team. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. This combined with the opportunity to work with top industry professionals in a comprehensive network of companies makes Aspen Education Group the perfect place for that next step in your career.

Qualifications Desired:
Academic: Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or relative field.
License: Licensed Therapist (preferred) must be licensed in the State of Utah as a LCSW or LMFT.
Other: Experience working with adolescents not required but a big plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience: $47,000.00-$57,000.00 per year

Instructions to Apply:
Please forward your resume to: hr recruiter@aspeneducation.com
For details and inquiries, contact:
Salim Campos at (562) 467-5515
www.islandview-rtc.com
www.aspeneducation.com

Aspen Education Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

December 14, 2007

Seeking Clinical Therapist for Residential Eating Disorders Treatment Facility near Logan, UT.

The qualified applicant will possess a Ph.D., Psy. D., MFT, or MSW and be Utah license eligible 6-12 months after hire.

This position requires excellent skills in conducting individual, group and family therapies and an ability to work collaboratively in a team approach setting. Must be a dependable self-starter and willing to effectively contribute to goals of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Must have strong therapeutic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Our treatment philosophy is guided by Proschaska’s model of change and evidence-based approaches to include DBT and CBT and ACT. In addition, we offer a unique combination of expressive therapies and animal-assisted therapies. Experience working with ED populations is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah, 1 ½ hours north of Salt Lake City, beautiful Cache Valley offers breathtaking surroundings and a variety of outdoor and recreational activities. Our commitment to effective therapy and outcome guides our treatment of adolescents and adults with disordered eating. Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org or visit our website at www.avalonhills.org

Salary is commensurate with experience in individual discipline (Master’s level range $35,000-$55,000) (Doctoral level range $50,000-$80,000); extremely competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org

 

November 8, 2007

Direct Care Manager

Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorder Program is seeking a Direct Care Manager (DCM) to oversee and manage direct care staff. Consisting of 12 beds, the facility is located 1 ½ hours north of Salt Lake City near Logan, Utah. The area offers breathtaking surrounding mountains and a variety of recreational activities.

Principal duties will include: training and management of 15-20 person staff that provides 24-hour supervision of female clients, assist in implementing the treatment plan, scheduling and shift oversight, leading in-service meetings for staff, participation in an interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and other responsibilities that might ensure that needs of the clients are met. DCM will report to the Director of Patient Services.

Education and Work Experience: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FACD, MFT, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field. A minimum of (3) years experience with personnel management in a supervisory position is preferred. Combination of education and experience in a related field may compensate for the absence of a degree. Preference will be given for candidates with work experience in a residential treatment setting and/or eating disorders.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate to experience ($31K-$49K). Health, dental, and life insurance after 90 days; 401(K) after 6 months.

Interested Applicants: Visit our website at www.avalonhills.org. Send resume’ and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org.

Closing Date: 11/19/2007
 

July 12, 2007

Seeking Clinical Therapist for Residential Eating Disorders
Treatment Facility Near Logan, UT.

The qualified applicant will possess a Ph.D., Psy. D., MFT, or MSW and be Utah license eligible 6-12 months after hire.

This position requires excellent skills in conducting individual, group and family therapies and an ability to work collaboratively in a team approach setting. Must be a dependable self-starter and willing to effectively contribute to goals of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Must have strong therapeutic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Our treatment philosophy is guided by Proschaska’s model of change and evidence-based approaches to include DBT and CBT. In addition, we offer a unique combination of expressive therapies and animal-assisted therapies. Experience working with ED populations is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah, 1 ½ hours north of Salt Lake City, beautiful Cache Valley offers breathtaking surroundings and a variety of outdoor and recreational activities. Our commitment to effective therapy and outcome guides our treatment of adolescents and adults with disordered eating. Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org or visit our website at www.avalonhills.org

Salary is commensurate with experience in individual discipline (Master’s level range $35,000-$55,000) (Doctoral level range $50,000-$80,000); extremely competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org
 

June 11, 2007

Full time or part time positions available at Sandy Counseling Center
LMFT or MFTI preferred

Able to do the paper work
Team player
AAMFT approved supervision available
Two classes of openings:
Group associate in our east or west office. Associates run their own practice within the group parameters. Your associate fees pay for reception, phones, office space and many other extras.

Employees who receive competitive wages. EEO

E-mail resume to: sandycounselingcenters@msn.com.
Fax: to 1-801-944-1698
Snail mail: 8184 Highland Drive #C-8, Sandy, Utah 84093
 

May 26, 2007

Full Time Opening: THERAPIST
to work with adolescents at Heritage Schools, Inc.
LCSW, LPC, or LMFT or intern licesnse required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience managing and working with adolescents in a treatment facility preferred
MFT Intern post-graduates accepted; AAMFT approved supervision available

Competitive salary DOE. Excellent benefits.

Heritage Schools, Inc. is a 170-bed psychiatric residential treatment center for adolescents ages 12-18. Heritage is located in Provo on a twenty-acre campus near Provo Canyon and the Wasatch Mountains. Recognized as one of the top adolescent treatment centers in the nation, Heritage is JCAHO accredited. Heritage is an EOE.

Email resume to jobs@heritagertc.org,
fax to Karly @ 801-226-4693, or call 801-226-4615 for more information.
 

May 7, 2007

Provo Canyon School

Provo Canyon School is looking for a therapist to work with adolescents in a Residential Treatment Center. Supervision for MFT Interns is provided on location, wages are competitive, benefits are included, and there are opportunities to gain experience with various clinical issues. Family hours are easy to obtain and support to pass licensure test is offered. Travel opportunities are avialable but not required.

Send resume to Beulah.Prasad@uhsinc.com or call with questions: 801-227-2106.
 

December 1, 2006

Open Sky Wilderness

Fulltime position for a Masters/PhD level therapist to join an innovative, holistic wilderness therapy program for adolescents, young adults and their families, based in Durango, CO and Southeastern Utah. Responsibilities include carrying a case load of adolescents; providing individual and group therapy; working with families; delivering trainings to field guides; spending two days in the field (one over night) and three days in the office doing parent phone calls, paperwork, etc. Open Sky is a new program, so there is opportunity for contributing to the program design. Other duties may include delivering psychoeducational groups; special projects; in depth family work. Open Sky’s holistic wilderness treatment program integrates the best of traditional clinical modalities, naturopathy, and wilderness therapy. Students, for instance, eat only organic food, meditate daily, participate in daily process groups and do some form of body practice such as yoga.

Qualifications:

Masters/PhD therapist licensed or able to be licensed (MFT, SW, Psychology, Professional Counseling) in Utah and Colorado. Experience with: clinical work with adolescents, young adults, and families: individual, family and group therapy; wilderness experience; personal mindfulness practice; presentation skills. Must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills, and passion for adolescent and family treatment, and desire to join an innovative, holistic wilderness therapy team. Must live (or be willing to live) in Durango, CO or surrounding area. Take a look at our website: www.openskywilderness.com.

Salary: DOE

Contact: Sara Price at 970-382-8181 to set up an appointment, or email: sara@openskywilderness.com.

Please email resumes to pam@openskywilderness.com.

January 15, 2007

Discovery Academy, a leader in transitional therapeutic boarding schools, is seeking a therapist at our beautiful, historic location in Provo Utah. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling and either have or be working towards a Utah state license. Provides full range of clinical services to adolescent males and females in a boarding school setting. Email resume to kenc@discoveryacademy.com

EEO

October 30, 2006

Seeking Clinical Therapist for Residential Eating Disorders
Treatment Facility near Logan, UT.

The qualified applicant will possess a Ph.D., Psy. D., MFT, or MSW and be Utah license eligible 6-12 months after hire.

This position requires excellent skills in conducting individual, group and family therapies and an ability to work collaboratively in a team approach setting. Must be a dependable self-starter and willing to effectively contribute to goals of an multidisciplinary team. Must have strong therapeutic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Our treatment philosophy is guided by Proschaska’s model of change and evidence-based approaches to include DBT and CBT. In addition, we offer a unique combination of expressive therapies and animal-assisted therapies. Experience working with ED populations is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. For more information please visit our website at www.avalonhills.org

Salary is commensurate with experience in individual discipline (Master’s level range $35,000-$55,000) (Doctoral level range $50,000-$80,000); extremely competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org

September 28, 2006

Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is a co-ed transitional boarding school for adolescents ages 14-18. We take students who are transitioning from residential treatment or wilderness programs who need to focus on academics or spend time practicing the skills they have learned in their previous treatment in a less structured environment.

The Dean of Student Life is an administrative position at the school. This position requires a person who has a clinical background (MFT, etc.) and good people skills. Must be capable of processing with students from a solution-focused, strength-based approach working on prosocial skill-building. This individual will meet regularly with students at the school and give updates to parents and educational consultants as well conduct other administrative duties (training staff, program design, etc). She/he will also be responsible to run character development groups, assist with rope course or equine activities, and assist in designing and chaperoning annual week long knowledge treks (including white water rafting, Yellowstone trek, Washington DC trek, and international trek).

Unlicensed individuals are encouraged to apply. Pay depends on experience. This position comes with excellent benefits. Please FAX resume attn: Jon Larsen 435-867-0005 or email resume to jlarsen@mountainspringsprep.com.
 

August 15, 2006

Two full-time therapist positions available in Southern Utah. Small residential treatment centers for adolescent females. Highly clinical programs with significant individual, group and family therapy offered. Requires M.A. and working toward licensure (supervision provided) or licensed MFT. Salary competitive and dependant upon licensure and experience. Benefits and ongoing training offered. Contact Jalane Christian-Stoker at 435-590-5728 or email jalanealoha@aol.com.

July 6, 2006

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, PLLC ( established in 1992)

Marriage & Family Therapist position in large multidiscipline behavioral health clinic in Grand Junction, CO. Practice setting is a beautiful, new medical building with the largest primary care/pediatric group in western Colorado . Strong opportunity for integrated care with physicians. Background in child, family, and psychodiagnostics is preferred with opportunity for forensic evaluations. Colorado license required. $55,000 to $85,000 Masters and $85,000 to $100,000 Ph.D.

Please send inquiries and/or resumes to cherylyoung@bresnan.net. The following websites detail BHW and the primary care medical group we are affiliated with.

www.bhwgj.com
www.pcpgj.com

3150 North 12 th Street / P.O. Box 10,700 Grand Junction , CO 81502-5517
(970)242-5707 (970)242-7245 fax
 

June 18, 2006

Wilderness Quest is a clinically-driven, 12-Step wilderness therapy program dedicated to the treatment of at-risk youth and young adults. To maintain our standard of programmatic and therapeutic excellence, we are committed to recruiting and hiring the best individuals for our wilderness teams, and we are currently hiring for licensed counselors and therapists.

Job Summary: By conducting appropriate assessments, establishing treatment objectives, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions, offering aftercare recommendations and fulfilling other related duties, our therapists and counselors are the catalysts by which students gain individual insight and initiate their personal foundation(s) for life-long change and recovery.

Qualifications: All applicants for therapist and counselor positions must hold current licensure (e.g. LMFT, LSAC, LPC, LCSW) in the State of Utah or be eligible for licensure or intern status through reciprocity guidelines. Applicants who are working towards licensure will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will also extend preferential consideration to applicants who have over 2 years previous experience as a licensed counselor or therapist, an MS/MA degree in a related field, and current CPR and 1st Aid certifications. All applicants are encouraged to fully review the responsibilities and qualifications for Licensed Clinical Therapist positions on our website.

Compensation: Along with salaries ranging from $3,750 to $5,000 dollars per month ($45,000 to $60,000 per year) and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, Wilderness Quest offers a support and training structure aimed at maximizing your effectiveness in the field so you can enjoy your lifestyle out of the field.

How to apply: Submit a current resume or complete the Employment Application posted at www.wildernessquest.com. For more information about the position, please contact our Director of Human Resources at (435) 587-2801.

Fax, mail, or email completed applications, resumes, and cover letters to:

Wilderness Quest
Attention: Alan Barlow
16 East 300 south
Monticello , UT 84535
Fax: (435)-587-3164

BMFC/Wilderness Quest is an equal opportunity employer.
 

1-28-06: Homeward Bound Therapist Job Description

Submitted by Tim Thayne
(801) 763-5664
tim@homewardbound.net
908 North 2000 West
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Full Time Position
Salary Range: $45-65,000 depending on experience

Homeward Bound is a company dedicated to helping manage the successful transition home for teens who have been placed in out-of-home treatment programs. This position is that of a marriage and family therapist or related professional who will work with educational consultants, treatment programs, and the child and their family to avoid any adjustment mishaps that may accompany the transition from treatment to home. This is accomplished through intensive interviewing and conversation with the treatment program's therapist prior the child's discharge from treatment, the therapist being in the home when the child arrives for two days of intensive in-home therapy, and significant follow up, training, and support of the fam