Are you looking for an environment that challenges you to grow and learn?  Are you looking for a clinical position that will train and support you to use the most current evidenced-based interventions in the field?

 If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

 Being a DBT Clinician at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has it's advantages!

You will be offered:

• Free training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and DBT Jump Start Trainings
• Free Clinical Supervision with opportunities for CEU's and training in CBT, DBT, TFCBT, PBIS
• A consistent schedule Monday through Friday
• Small caseloads to emphasize strong clinical work
• Collaborative work with an integrated treatment team inclusive of direct care, education, psychiatry, medical & nursing
• Exposure & experience with external including member of local, state and county agencies as well as dependent court systems and trade organizations such as RCPA and PCCYFS
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Unlicensed salary of $54,820 - $62,494  Licensed salary of $56,637 - $64,566

What you will do daily:

• Creates initial treatment plan to include measurable short-term objectives, measurable clinical goals, and specifying clinical strategies.  Monitors and documents progress using monitoring tools at proscribed intervals.
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy according to organizational, program, and professional standards and protocols, documenting such in a timely, legible, articulate fashion.
• Facilitates 30-day review processes. Prepares for reviews by generating data involving individual, group, and family sessions, as well as therapeutic home visits, results of assessments, and/or other areas of concern.
• Facilitates therapeutic home visits (THVs) to include scheduling, discussing rules and expectations while on the visit, developing crisis plans, and documenting effectiveness/outcome of THV 
• Consults daily with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to review cases and inform treatment. Participates in weekly DBT consultation meetings and opportunities to provide DBT training to others

Located in West Chester, PA, Devereux's psychiatric residential programs work with children and adolescents who experience behavioral and psychiatric challenges. The Behavioral Health Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program (PRTF) Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program provides 24-hour, out-of-home services for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges who need intensive services. The program serves children and adolescents, biological female youth who are 12 to 17 years old at the time of admission. The program is inclusive for all youth with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity. Trauma-informed care is the guiding treatment philosophy throughout the program. Thus, it is a recovery-focused program based on a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy model which has opportunities for ongoing assessment of needs and risks, and high levels of family engagement opportunities to support successful outcomes.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.  A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community

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EDUCATION:   Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related Human Services discipline.  

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of experience providing mental health treatment preferred. Previous clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting strongly preferred.  Devereux DPACS utilizes evidence-based practices to support progress toward healthy coping and relationships for the individuals we serve. Experience in evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, functional assessment and behavioral interventions are preferred. Additionally, we offer extensive training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills to support effective service delivery.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE