Experiential Therapist

LMSW/LCSW Experiential Therapist

Overview

We are looking for an LMSW or LCSW to join our dynamic team as an Experiential Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering innovative, person-centered therapeutic experiences to diverse pediatric populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in recreational, behavioral, and arts therapies to enhance the well-being and quality of life for individuals using an experiential environment. You will develop and implement engaging therapeutic programs that promote emotional, cognitive, and physical health, fostering a supportive environment for clients with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, autism, and more. Your energy and passion will inspire positive change and meaningful connections every day. This job requires outdoor activities consistently throughout all seasons of the year.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate individualized therapy sessions utilizing music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, yoga, equine therapy, and recreational activities tailored to clients’ needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions and track progress through detailed medical documentation while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, social workers, case managers, and caregivers to coordinate holistic care plans.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis management strategies to ensure safety during behavioral episodes or emergencies.
• Engage clients in activities such as nature hike, swinging, horseback riding, or creative arts to foster emotional expression and physical activity.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient interactions using medical terminology and data collection methods for ongoing evaluation of therapeutic outcomes.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities—including developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and PTSD.
• Expertise in a variety of therapeutic modalities including music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy, behavioral therapy, psychiatric patient care, and group therapy.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance standards for medical records management, and documentation practices.
• Exceptional communication skills for client engagement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; experience conducting intake assessments and evaluations.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques effectively during behavioral crises; experience managing challenging behaviors with empathy and professionalism.
• Physical ability to consistently participate in activities such as hiking or dancing; experience working with children is highly valued.
• Certifications or training in crisis management, mental health counseling techniques or specialized therapies such as equine-assisted therapy or hippotherapy are a plus.

Join us in making a meaningful difference through energetic engagement and compassionate care! This paid role offers the chance to grow your expertise while enriching the lives of those we serve through innovative experiential therapies that inspire hope and resilience every day.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to facilitate outdoor experiential therapeutic sessions throughout all seasons of the year?

License/Certification:

• LMSW/LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person