At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: empowering individuals with complex needs to heal and grow. As a Therapist, your meaningful impact lies in every connection you make—helping each person find strength, resilience, and hope. You’ll work in a culture of teamwork and collaboration, alongside colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we support your growth through professional development, supervision, and a community of care.
THERAPIST I
Transform Lives Through Connection and Care
At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: empowering individuals with complex needs to heal and grow. As a Therapist, your meaningful impact lies in every connection you make—helping each person find strength, resilience, and hope. You’ll work in a culture of teamwork and collaboration, alongside colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we support your growth through professional development, supervision, and a community of care.
Join us — and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way !
The Therapist I plans and implements therapeutic and counseling services and programs for assigned Grafton students. Duties include assessing student cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional needs and developing therapeutic goals and objectives for the student's IEP. Develops and implements therapy plans, sessions and activities to meet identified goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.
Conducts assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional needs. Develops individualized goals, objectives, and treatment plans. Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals for student IEPs.
Develops therapy plans and activities to meet goals, prepares materials, and leads individual and group sessions to enhance students' cognitive, social, and problem-solving skills.
Collects and records data on student progress and behavior from therapy sessions and activities. Evaluates achievements in therapeutic and behavioral programs, and documents progress in quarterly reports, discharge summaries, and annual reviews.
Consults with supervisors and staff on student treatment plans and needs, ensuring alignment with instructional formats and management procedures. Provides behavioral guidance to staff working with assigned students.
Serves as advocate for students; recommends, co-designs and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.
Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents, guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress, needs and treatment plans.
Reviews admissions packets and participates in pre-placement interviews.
Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Serves on-call therapist to respond to student crises .
Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, etc.
Provides program related training to staff as requested.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, required.
Clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy.
Requires licensure as Resident in Psychology, Resident in Counseling, or Resident in Clinical Social Work if working in Virginia.
Clinical Supervision Forms must be submitted during onboarding process.
Valid driver's license, required.
19 years old, required.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Efficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication and critical thinking.
Practices self-awareness and active listening.
Ability to conduct crisis intervention and problem solving.
Practices cultural competency and empathy.
COMPENSATION:
Starting at $35.30 up to $43.52 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS:
Caring for You, So You can Care for Others
Free meals during shift, when working in the schools and residences
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 5 free sessions per family member
Work & Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling and resources to help you thrive at work and at home.
Retirement Plan with employer match - up to $2,500 annually
Employee Discounts , including:
Legal services and identity theft protection plan
Travel assistance
Virtual exercise & coaching
FREE Will preparation services
Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success
Paid Career Development – Earn while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt, and more!
Education Assistance - up to $2,625 annually (must work an average of at least 20 hours per week)
Continuing Education Opportunities
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Team culture built on support, collaboration, and growth
Referral Bonuses – earn a $1,000 bonus for bringing new talent to Grafton!
If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.