Adult Support Therapist

The Adult Support Therapist at TeamBuilders is responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating care, providing crisis intervention services, developing and monitoring treatment plans, and facilitating individual, group, or family therapy sessions. This role emphasizes collaboration with program managers, coordinators, and staff to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

To apply for the Adult Support Therapist position at TeamBuilders, you need a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or a related health field. Additionally, you should have at least two years of experience working with SED children and families or SMI/SUD/COD adults, and possess valid New Mexico licensure such as LPCC or LCSW.

While being bilingual is preferred for the Adult Support Therapist position at TeamBuilders, it is not a strict requirement. However, the ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families in both English and Spanish can enhance the quality of care provided and bridge potential language barriers.

The salary range for the Adult Support Therapist position at TeamBuilders is between $55,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on your licensure, qualifications, and years of relevant experience. This competitive salary reflects our commitment to attracting skilled professionals who are passionate about serving the community.

As an Adult Support Therapist at TeamBuilders, you can expect comprehensive training and ongoing supervision to ensure your professional development. The organization is committed to your success, offering educational opportunities and support that enables you to provide excellent service to clients and work collaboratively with your colleagues in a nurturing environment.

In answering this question, focus on specific roles or projects where you've engaged with adults dealing with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis. Highlight your assessment methods, treatment planning approaches, and any successful interventions you managed.

Detail your strategies for building relationships, such as active listening, displaying empathy, and using validation techniques. Share examples that demonstrate your ability to overcome resistance and foster trust with clients.

Discuss your preferred crisis intervention techniques, such as de-escalation strategies, immediate support frameworks, and your experience coordinating with emergency services. Mention specific scenarios to illustrate your familiarity.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning through attending workshops, reading industry publications, and participating in seminars or conferences. Highlight any recent trainings and how you’ve applied new knowledge in your practice.

Describe your process for creating individualized treatment plans, including how you involve clients in goal-setting. Provide insights on how you adjust plans based on client progress and feedback.

Share your perspective on the importance of family in the therapeutic process, including their impact on client outcomes. Provide examples where you successfully integrated family therapy into treatment.

Select a challenging case you managed, focusing on the issues faced and your approach to resolving them. Highlight your critical thinking, interventions, and the eventual outcomes to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.

Elaborate on your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, using scheduling tools, and ensuring regular follow-ups with clients. Mention how these practices contribute to effective case management.

Discuss the community resources you have utilized or collaborated with in previous roles. Elaborate on how you integrate these resources to enhance client care and support their recovery journeys.

Be honest about your motivation for joining TeamBuilders. Mention their mission, your alignment with their values, and how you could contribute positively to their vision of providing unconditional care to the community.