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Shortridge Academy
Milton, NH
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Therapist Position |
Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist to broaden their approach to clients and put to work valuable experience already gained. Medical insurance is paid and salary is competitive. This position is responsible for the therapeutic care of a minimum caseload of thirteen students in a Behavioral Health Boarding School environment. The school is for adolescent girls between the ages of 14 and 17 and is privately funded. The average stay for a student is 12 to 18 months. The care includes individual therapy sessions, telephonic family therapy sessions, two caseload group therapy sessions, occasional psychoeducational groups. The therapist directs and supports the movement of the student through the Phase Program at Spring Ridge Academy. The position reports directly to the Clinical Director. The position requires alignment with the vision and philosophy of Spring Ridge Academy and representing it to their department and other departments, clients and parents.
Requirements
- Must understand, and approach therapy from, a Family Therapy/Systems point of view. Must understand how family dynamics influences the development of adolescents and be able to address addiction issues from a developmental point of view.
- Facilitate weekly, individual therapy sessions with the girls assigned to their caseload
- Facilitate bi-monthly telephonic family therapy with parents and student.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions with their caseload.
- Participate in the facilitation of Parent Challenge, Family I and Family II trainings.
Qualifications
- Education: Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Minimum three years experience with adolescents and their families
- Licensure: Must be fully licensed in the state of Arizona.
- Behavioral Health: Meet all Behavioral Health requirements - Fingerprint clearance card;
Health examination; TB test; CPR and First Aid Certified
Benefits
- Two weeks PTO first year with 5 Holidays
- Medical insurance paid by employer
- 401k
Please email resume to:
Gary Hees MA, LPC
Clinical Director/Administrator
Spring Ridge Academy
ghees@springridgeacademy.com |
Residential Milieu Staff |
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Shortridge Academy is a year-round, college-preparatory boarding school for bright and engaging teens who are struggling with a variety of issues. With a strong milieu component, Shortridge has an opening for a full/part time Residential Milieu Staff to join our Residential Team. The ideal candidate will have a background in milieu management within an adolescent residential setting. Wilderness experience a plus.
This position requires nights and weekends.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Diana Albert
Business Manager/HR
Shortridge Academy
619 Governors Road
Milton, NH 03851
dalbert@shortridgeacademy.com, or fax to (603) 755-9096.
No phone calls please.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. |
Student Mentor |
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Shortridge Academy is a year-round, college-preparatory boarding school for bright and engaging teens who are struggling with a variety of issues. With a strong milieu component, Shortridge has an opening for a part time Student Mentor to join our Residential Team.
The ideal candidate will have a background in milieu management within an adolescent residential setting. Wilderness experience a plus. This position requires nights and weekends.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Diana Albert
Business Manager/HR
Shortridge Academy
619 Governors Road Milton, NH 03851
dalbert@shortridgeacademy.com, or fax to (603) 755-9096.
No phone calls please.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. |
Student Life Advisor/Mentors |
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Shortridge Academy is a year-round, college-preparatory boarding school for bright and engaging teens who are struggling with a variety of issues. With a strong milieu component, Shortridge has openings for full time and part time Student Life Advisors/Mentors to join our Residential Department. The ideal candidate will have a background in milieu management within an adolescent residential setting. A degree in Mental Health or a related field is preferred.
This position requires nights and weekends.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Horton
Human Resources Generalist
Shortridge Academy
619 Governors Road
Milton, NH 03851
jhorton@shortridgeacademy.com, or fax to (603) 755-9096.
No phone calls please.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. |
Counselor |
Shortridge Academy is a year-round, college-preparatory boarding school for bright and engaging teens who are struggling with a variety of issues. Our unique program encourages students to build solid foundations academically, emotionally, and socially. We have an opening for a full time Counselor to join our Counseling Department.
The ideal candidate will have a background in a residential setting with a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. The interested candidate must have experience working with high school aged teenagers and possess a Master's in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field.
Please forward your resume cover letter to: Jennifer Horton, Office Manager, Shortridge Academy 619 Governors Road Milton, NH 03851, jhorton@shortridgeacademy.com, or fax to (603) 755-9096. No phone calls please.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required |
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