DGSinfo@delawareguidance.org HOME CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS ABOUT US PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SERVICES SUPPORT DGS 24/7 CRISIS Employment Our Culture DGS continues to experience steady growth. The agency is large enough to make an impact in the community, yet not too big to lose a caring work environment where employees can make a difference. With the wide variety of positions and programs, employees have several options to develop their careers. Our employees tell us Delaware Guidance Services (DGS) is a great place to work. There is opportunity for work-life balance, challenging work, and a supportive and stimulating work environment. Employees at DGS have a great opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children throughout the state of Delaware, on the agency, and within their careers. Some DGS locations are approved by the NHSC (National Health Service Corps) for Federal Loan Repayment. Loan Forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is also available. We Are Delaware DGS has 5 locations throughout the state of Delaware – Dover, Lewes, Newark, Seaford, and Wilmington. Our facilities provide secure settings for high quality treatment services. Employees have a great opportunity to live and work near the beach and/or a metropolitan area, with easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. Benefits We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees, including: Competitive compensation Incentive pay plan for certain clinical staff positions Medical and dental insurance Health savings accounts (HSAs) Life, AD&D, LTD, STD Paid vacation, sick, and holidays 403(b) plan with match and generous contribution Employee contributions are required for some benefits. Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply To apply for a position, please submit a cover letter and resumé using the form below. If you have specific questions, or trouble using the form, please contact Human Resources at our headquarters in Wilmington. (Please indicate the position for which you are applying and where you saw the position advertised.) Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 1213 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, DE 19806 Fax: (302) 652-8292 Email: hrjobs@delawareguidance.org Job Posting | Advanced Clinical Training Program Therapist Still accepting applications for the current year’s class of trainees. Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is a highly regarded, non-profit mental health agency that annually serves over 10,000 children and youth across the state of Delaware. DGS is pleased to post available positions for our two-year advanced clinical training program designed to train master’s level graduates to become competent clinicians and obtain licensure. The positions that will begin in September, 2021, represent the eighth year of the program. This is the only program of its kind in the area that provides skill development in core clinical competencies and the opportunity to practice these skills in a family-based child guidance setting. We are currently seeking a diverse group of qualified master’s level trainees to participate in this program. Candidates must have already finished their graduate education or be targeted for graduation in the spring of 2121. Trainees will be expected to carry a caseload of clients approximately 3/4 the size of a full-time clinician. Caseloads will provide experience across a broad spectrum of emotional and behavioral issues from adjustment difficulties and attention problems to complex trauma. Trainees will receive a minimum of one hour weekly supervision, and up to three hours of group supervision per week from highly qualified and experienced licensed therapists. Four hours of training per week will also be provided on core competencies and skill development to provide quality treatment services. Delaware Guidance Services offers a great working environment, competitive base salary ($38K first year) and benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits. Our Delaware Offices are located in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes and Seaford, all of which are centrally located to a variety of major metropolitan areas, beaches and attractions. For immediate consideration, please provide a cover letter indicating your interest, curriculum vitae or resumé and two professional references letters. In addition, either in the cover letter or on a separate sheet, please give a short response to the following questions; a. What do you see as your current strengths and weaknesses as a clinician? (other than lack of experience) and b. What are you most interested in learning if accepted into this two-year program? Application materials can be sent to hrjobs@delawareguidance.org or faxed 302-652-8292. Applicants are also encouraged to apply below. Printable Version Full Time Positions If you experience any issues when applying online, feel free to simply send us an email and attach your resumé. Be sure to tell us which position/s to which you are applying. Email Us OUTPATIENT THERAPIST/CLINICIAN (LCSW, LMFT, LPCMH) – MULTIPLE SITES AVAILABLE – SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE The Outpatient Therapist provides therapeutic mental health counseling to children, youth, and their families to meet the specific mental health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis. Therapist may provide services in a combination of settings including office, schools, and approved community partnership locations. Outpatient therapy includes psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist the client and their family with positive outcomes. OUTPATIENT CLINICAL COORDINATOR, KENT COUNTY – SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Under the supervision of the Outpatient Program Manager, the Outpatient Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the organization and supervision of the clinical operations and case management of the Outpatient Program, including the establishment and maintenance of clinical standards and practices, internal monitoring procedures, staff onboarding and supervision. MOBILE RESPONSE CRISIS SUPERVISOR – KENT COUNTY – SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Under the supervision of the Crisis Program Manager, the MRSS Crisis Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates activities of MRSS (Crisis Intervention/Prevention) to ensure that clinically appropriate goals and procedures are accomplished in accordance with risk factors, time limitations, funding requirements, and JCAHO and licensing regulations. FAMILY BASED THERAPIST – KENT COUNTY- SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE The Family Based Mental Health Therapist (MHT) serves as one part of a therapist dyad to the children and families participating in the program. They work to provide intensive family, individual and crisis-based interventions to youth and families. The MHT will work together with their co-therapist to provide/coordinate community based mental health treatment and services. The MHT is responsible for developing and implementing systemically based interventions utilizing structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior modification, psychoeducation and other researched-based approaches. INTENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR – SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Under the supervision of the Intensive Clinical Services Program Manager, the Intensive Community Services (ICS) Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the organization and supervision of the clinical operations and case management of the ICS Program, including project/program coordination, contract and fee compliance, ICS staff onboarding and supervision, establishment and maintenance of clinical standards and practices, program monitoring and reporting, and the growth of new program opportunities. MOBILE CRISIS CLINICIAN – MULTIPLE SITES AVAILABLE-SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Assess and counsel individuals in crisis regarding psychological and emotional problems (such as out of control behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or family problems) while maintaining safety and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in a community based setting. ACTP THERAPIST/CLINICIAN (UNLICENSED) – DELAWARE, US DGS is pleased to post available positions for our two-year advanced clinical training program designed to train master’s level graduates to become competent clinicians and obtain licensure. This is the only program of its kind in the area that provides skill development in core clinical competencies and the opportunity to practice these skills in a family-based child guidance setting. CRISIS CALL CENTER CLINICIAN AND CASE MANAGER- LEWES, DELAWARE Under the supervision of the Call Center Supervisor, the Call Center Clinician and Case Manager will take calls into the crisis call center for youth and families in crisis regarding psychological and emotional problems (such as out of control behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or family problems) while maintaining safety, obtaining all necessary triage information, and then dispatching a clinician. The Call Center Clinician and Case Manager will also assist in the daily case management duties for each county. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT The Human Resources Assistant will directly assist the HR Department with a wide range of administrative duties and functions related to HR compliance, recruiting, payroll, onboarding/ orientation, and employee benefits. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. CRISIS CARES CLINICIAN Provide short-term clinical interventions to families of youths who are at an increased risk for psychiatric hospitalization due to psychological and emotional problems (such as out of control behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or family problems) while maintaining safety and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in a community-based setting. Part-time Positions CRISIS CALL CENTER CLINICIAN AND CASE MANAGER- LEWES, DELAWARE Under the supervision of the Call Center Supervisor, the Call Center Clinician and Case Manager will take calls into the crisis call center for youth and families in crisis regarding psychological and emotional problems (such as out of control behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or family problems) while maintaining safety, obtaining all necessary triage information, and then dispatching a clinician. The Call Center Clinician and Case Manager will also assist in the daily case management duties for each county. Fee-for-Service Positions NO RESULTS FOUND The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post. If you experience any issues when applying online, feel free to simply send us an email and attach your resumé. Be sure to tell us which position/s to which you are applying. 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