Primary Therapist

As a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, your main responsibilities include providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients, implementing our treatment philosophy effectively, managing the continuum of care for each student, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. You'll also document all services and participate in field staff training to ensure the best therapeutic environment.

To become a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, you must have an advanced degree in a mental health field, a current and unrestricted DOPL license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Additionally, having certifications in First Aid and CPR, along with crisis intervention skills, can enhance your application, especially if you have prior experience in wilderness therapy.

Yes! As a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, you may have the opportunity to work with clients across both RedCliff and ThreePeaks programs. This flexibility allows you to leverage diverse therapeutic approaches and provide comprehensive care to families, fostering healing through both traditional and experiential therapies.

As a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment that combines outdoor field experiences with office-based work. You'll spend part of your week in the backcountry, engaging directly with clients in a natural setting, and part of it in the office, collaborating with your treatment team. This hybrid model enriches your therapeutic approach and helps create lasting connections with families.

Working as a Primary Therapist at RedCliff Ascent comes with several attractive benefits, including competitive pay starting at $60,000, health, dental, and vision insurance, contributions to Health Savings Accounts, and a discounted gym membership. You’ll also have opportunities for continued professional development and significant discounts on professional gear.

In your response, explain your favored therapeutic modalities and how they align with RedCliff Ascent's treatment philosophy. Focus on your ability to blend evidence-based practices with experiential and relationship-based strategies, and provide examples of how you've successfully implemented these in the past.

Highlight your problem-solving skills and adaptability when addressing challenges in therapy sessions. Discuss specific situations where you've navigated difficulties, emphasizing your communication and rapport-building techniques with clients and families.

Share your approach to involving families in the therapeutic process, such as regular communication, family sessions, and collaborative goal setting. Provide examples of how engaging families has led to positive outcomes in your previous work experiences.

Discuss your organizational skills and time management techniques to balance both fieldwork and administrative tasks. Explain how you prioritize client needs while ensuring that you adhere to documentation and treatment planning within set deadlines.

If you have wilderness therapy experience, describe specific roles and responsibilities you’ve held. Reflect on how this experience enhances your ability to connect with clients in a unique and impactful environment and how it complements traditional clinical therapy.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in your work as a Primary Therapist. Provide anecdotes that illustrate how you've successfully worked within a multidisciplinary team and how this collaboration has benefited client progress and treatment outcomes.

Describe the methods you utilize for monitoring client progress, including documentation practices and how you set measurable goals in collaboration with clients and families. Emphasize your focus on outcomes and adjustments to treatment plans as needed.

Discuss specific techniques you use to establish trust and rapport with clients in a wilderness setting. This may include engaging in shared activities, active listening, and creating a safe environment that encourages openness and exploration.

Reflect on what motivates you in your role as a Primary Therapist. Share personal insights on the fulfillment you gain from helping families heal and the transformative experiences you've witnessed in your clients' journeys.

Discuss the importance of self-care in maintaining effectiveness as a Primary Therapist. Share your strategies for personal well-being, including setting boundaries, engaging in hobbies, and utilizing support systems, all essential for longevity in the field.