LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Rite of Passage•Tuscaloosa, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Tuscaloosa Academy for Growth & Change in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa Academy for Growth & Change (TAGC) is a secure residential program for at-risk female youth. Through our staff training, TAGC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment, and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, an on-site school, a vocational training program, consistent medical care, and an outdoor recreation area. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

Possess a BA/BS in a related field (a master’s degree is preferred); have four years of related experience in residential facility management; and have valid licensure.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry
Must be able to meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

a master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

The Director of Group Living is a member of the Site Management Team, oversees residential services and living units, and serves as the Program Director in his/her absence.
Primarily responsible for managing all available resources in a manner that provides the students with the highest level of care and ensures the Rite of Passage program is being implemented in accordance with ROP policies and procedures and Federal, State, and Local licensing requirements.
The Director of Group Living reports to the Program Director and supervises the Shift Supervisors and direct care staff.