Position:  Therapist

Department: Red Top Meadows

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Supervisor: Clinical Director and Red Top Director
Salary: Starting at $75K and adjusted based on experience

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)- 30 days of paid time off (PTO)- Renews on July 1- use it or lose it policy
• Retirement - Simple IRA Retirement Plan- TYFS will match up to 3%
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- Employee contributes $20/per paycheck

Position Overview: At Teton Youth and Family Services (TYFS), therapists are integral to our mission of helping youth and families find strength, resilience, and healing. Working across our residential, day treatment, and community-based programs, therapists deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health care in environments designed to meet youth where they are. The role requires clinical skill, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a deep commitment to supporting young people who have experienced complex trauma, abuse, or mental health challenges. Therapists are not just clinicians—they are stabilizing, trusted adults who help young people rebuild trust in themselves and the world around them.

Red Top Meadows: Red Top Meadows (RTM) is a 14-bed residential treatment program located on 20 acres bordering the Bridger-Teton National Forest, serving adjudicated males ages 12–18, including those court-ordered to care through the Department of Family Services as well as school-based placements. The average length of stay for a resident is approximately 11 months. Common issues for students in the program include poor school performance, family conflict, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, childhood trauma, attention difficulties, sexual behavior concerns, and challenges with decision-making, coping, and social skills. Residential treatment at RTM supports adolescent males and their families in identifying solutions, developing personal responsibility, and creating positive cycles of change. The program emphasizes recognizing and reinforcing growth as it occurs while providing a structured environment where residents can experiment with and practice new skills and behaviors.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling and therapy services to address trauma, mental health, and other clinical issues presented by clients.
• Evaluate the needs of children and families, and support them through referrals, case management, parenting education, and recommendations.
• Prepare for and participate in all Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and court hearings related to assigned clients.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison for assigned clients' families and external partners (e.g., DFS caseworkers, school placement managers), including monthly updates, incident reporting, and scheduling.
• Participate in weekly Clinical Team meetings and other program-wide treatment planning sessions.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure integrated and aligned treatment approaches.
• Maintain current licensure as required by the State of Wyoming.
• Provide individual therapy at least once per week and family therapy sessions at least twice per month for each client.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to facilitate evening group therapy sessions Monday–Thursday, 5pm-6pm, integrating therapeutic goals into structured group activities and experiential learning.
• Integrate adventure therapy and experiential learning principles when appropriate, supporting emotional regulation, problem-solving, social skills, and prosocial engagement.
• Participate in TYFS-wide trainings and meetings, including All Staff and All Agency meetings.
• Maintain timely, accurate case notes and documentation for all client interactions; update case tracking systems and provide reports as needed.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with partner agencies, schools, and other community stakeholders.
• Actively pursue professional growth through ongoing training, supervision, peer review, and development opportunities.
• Be emotionally prepared to engage with victims of abuse and trauma on a daily basis; demonstrate self-awareness and utilize supervision and peer support to manage emotional load.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary for program effectiveness.
• Willingness to participate in a rotational on-call schedule along with other TYFS organizational therapists (additional compensation provided).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience working with children and families affected by trauma, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and/or human trafficking.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy modalities and child development.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, rapport-building ability, and effective communication skills.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, cultural competence, ethical practice, and continual learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn other computer or web-based platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related clinical field.
• Fully licensed practitioner (no provisional licenses) – LPC, LMFT, or LCSW – with at least 3 years of full-time clinical experience, preferably working with trauma-affected adolescents and their families.
• Experience providing counseling to children and families.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and program activities.
• Must pass a criminal background check and child abuse registry screening.

Preferred Qualifications – Adventure Therapy Focus

• Clinical Adventure Therapist Certification (CCAT) through the Association for Experiential Education.
• Experience leading games, initiatives, and activities using the Facilitated Wave Model.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an adventure therapy setting, with familiarity in adventure therapy best practices, risk management, and experiential learning principles.
• Comfort and skill in integrating therapeutic goals into outdoor and experiential activities to promote personal growth, team building, and social-emotional development.