Outpatient Therapist at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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Position Summary - Outpatient Therapist

Glade Run Lutheran Services offers Outpatient Counseling for anyone experiencing life problems or mental health issues. Services are available to individuals ages 5 and older and are provided by Master's level clinicians. Both Licensed and Non-Licensed positions are available as well as opportunities within Glade Run Adventures, our unique naturalistic setting, that can be utilized within the scope of traditional outpatient offerings. The Adventures Program incorporates plants, animals (including horses), and the natural environment into therapeutic interventions to assist clients in reaching their treatment goals.

Outpatient Counseling may include:
Individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of mental health issues such as marital or family issues, parent-child relationship problems, separation and loss, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in a counseling related field, and one (1) year clinical experience required. Master's degree must also include a clinical practicum. Professional license and credentialing preferred. (Professional license does not include Licensed Social Worker - LSW).


• Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job function.


• Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community agencies.


• Ability to accept supervision.


• Ability to adjust hours to job requirements.


• Ability to work independently.


• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients.


• Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Clearance

Adventures Program Requirements:

• An interest in utilizing experiential therapy as a treatment modality. Experience utilizing this treatment modality is preferred (art therapy, play therapy, animal assisted therapy, equine assisted interventions, etc.)


• An interest in experiential therapy specific to the resources available in the Adventures Program.  This may include working with horses, small animals, plants and the natural environment.


• A demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective application of both individual and group therapy utilizing experiential therapy.


• An ability to work independently or as a co-facilitator in groups.


• An ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of clients. This includes the ability to recognize and adjust experiences to maintain client confidentiality and client safety.


• An ability to be flexible in scheduling sessions and supervision to meet the needs of clients and Adventures programming.


• An interest in pursuing continuing education and/or certifications relevant to the Adventures Program services.  This may include certification in equine assisted therapy (such as PATH, Eagala, Natural Lifemanship etc.) horticultural therapy (such as AHTA, HTI etc.), or in adventure-based therapy. Previous experience and certifications preferred.


• An ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.


• Must have physical dexterity in order to perform activities related to experiential interventions.  For example, horse handling, lifting, twisting, turning, etc. in equine assisted therapy sessions. 

KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Individual and Family Therapy


• Theological Knowledge and Sensitivity


• Positive Discipline


• Therapeutic Interventions


• Child Protective Services Law


• Treatment of Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse


• Behavioral Modification


• Behavioral Management


• Marital Counseling

Position Type
Part-Time

Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 4,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings.