Outpatient Therapist – Methodist Home for Children, Jacksonville, NC

Salary: $50,000


WHAT WE DO

Methodist Home for Children offers residential treatment for dually-diagnosed children and teens in Jacksonville, NC. Typically, these young people need out-of-home care but don't meet criteria for inpatient psychiatric services. Our goals are to help youth learn to live as productively and independently as possible, and to help youth manage behavioral issues so they can return to a public school setting.  

WE’RE HIRING

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy sessions as part of the Day Treatment Program and Residential Programs. Provide individual, group and family therapy to the clients participating in the Residential and Day Treatment Programs in accordance with their needs, psychological abilities, and written treatment plan. Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary Treatment Team and attends the Team’s weekly meetings. Assist in the formulation and development of each client’s overall. Salary is based on education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in a human services field;

  • Licensed by the relevant state board;

  • Minimum of two years of experience providing therapeutic services.

Methodist Home for Children staff enjoy excellent benefit options after 90 days of employment:

·        Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.

·        Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year

·        Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.

·        Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.

·        Health Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents. 

·        Dependent Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses. 

·        Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.

·        Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.

·        403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.

·        Credit Union:  All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU). 

·        Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1899, Methodist Home for Children is a place for children who need the benefit of a safe, stable home. We are headquartered in Raleigh but serve children throughout North Carolina with no exclusion for race, religion, or socio-economic background. Our teams are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels loved, guided, and encouraged.   

CONTACT

Veronica Penn, Director of Staff Recruitment

Call/Text: 919-754-3633

Email: VPenn@mhfc.org

Website: https://www.mhfc.org/opportunities

Michele Boguslofski