Child/Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

Salem Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Salem
55 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2025
Outpatient therapist opportunity within our pediatric clinic. Therapist will provide individual, family or group therapy to patients with diverse clinical conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, Autism, Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Attachment issues, trauma (PTSD), acute crises, and often within the context of complex family systems and/or medical compromise. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Individual and family therapy utilizing evidence-based and goal-oriented treatments - Develop and execute group counseling sessions with youth or adults -Complete timely documentation (progress notes, treatment plans) for treatment sessions and consultations -Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to present and review patients and monthly educational and staff meetings -Understand and maintain the confidential nature of all client and program related activities. Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [MA] Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - MA] Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - MA] Experience Related experience 3-5 years with children and/or adolescents required and Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages on-going self-reflection and continual learning required. required and Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice. - Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner. - Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately. - Ability to advocate , coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team. - Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately. - Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress. - Facilitate skill-based groups. - Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.