Therapist - CALO- Lake Ozark, MO

*Position Title: Therapist

*Company Name: CALO

*Description of Job and Duties: CALO is an adolescent residential treatment center specializing in core issues of trauma, attachment and mood regulation. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, CALO believes in providing high quality, innovative treatment within a compassionate environment. CALO is a dynamic organization (see us at www.caloteens.com). To its core CALO is a relational program. We create change through relationships.

 

We currently have an opening for a therapist to join our clinical team. This is a full-time position which includes a competitive salary and benefits package (insurance, paid time off). Therapists are trained to become experts in the field of trauma, attachment and mood regulation. They enjoy flexibility in their work hours, have paid annual professional development trips, and are a frequent part of team-building experiences. Full-time therapists will be issued a CALO cell phone and laptop to help them complete their job (personal use is permitted).

 

Eligibility for this position requires a master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a behavioral health-related field. This includes graduate degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. All clinicians must have current, unrestricted licensure within their professions (LAC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LPE, etc.) by their respective state boards and be eligible for and acquire licensure in the state of Missouri upon hire. Applicants must pass a drug-screening and back ground check. We will also consider provisional, unlicensed, recent graduates, or intern/practicum students. Some relocation assistance is available.

 

Core responsibilities of the CALO therapists include:

• Maintaining a caseload of up to 9 students.

• Providing individual, group and family therapy to students and families.

o 1-hour individual, 1-hour family and lead/co-lead 3 groups a week.

• Developing, maintaining, and updating treatment plans for each student.

• Documenting therapy sessions as required by CALO.

• Developing monthly treatment team summaries for each student.

• Maintaining regular contact with parents, referral sources, and payment sources as needed.

• Providing direction and training to residential staff.

• Attending and participating in weekly staff meetings, clinical meetings and supervision as scheduled.

Other desired skills and abilities

• Desire to have fun and enjoy work.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Knowledge of therapeutic processes and child and adolescent development.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Provide customer friendly services such as receiving and responding to phone calls, e-mails, and inquiries in a timely manner.

Lake of the Ozarks is famous as a vacation destination but it is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. The lake area has a fantastic community:

1. Top-rated schools--Camdenton High school is one of the state's best. Day care, elementary and junior high schools are also top quality.

2. Popular shopping centers such as Target, Super Wal-Mart, and a nationally famous shopping outlet that has stores such as GAP, American Eagle, Aeropastale, Nike, Pacsun, and over 100 more.

3. Great restaurants--Chili's, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, and some incredible and original local restaurants.

4. Location--CALO is located in the heart of America so nothing in the country is too far away.

5. CALO is located on incredible property with 700 feet of waterfront. We also have a full cafeteria for staff to enjoy meals at no charge when working, an indoor climbing wall and ropes course, a boat and lift as part of our recreation therapy program, and a large deck and a gazebo in our back yard where therapists enjoy doing sessions in the shade of our large oak trees.

6. Great community gatherings, events, activities, churches, and plenty of aquatic opportunities.

7. Low cost of living compared to the rest of the country.

8. Balanced, four season climate.

 

 

*Contact Name: Amanda Gregory

*Contact Phone: 866-753-1366

*Contact Email Address: agregory@caloteens.com Contact Address:

Special Instructions for Applying: Email cover letter and resume