Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Youth Opportunity is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan, a trauma-informed residential behavioral health program serving boys ages 10 to 17 who require behavioral stabilization. The program combines clinical therapy, education, life skills training, and expressive recreation in a structured setting. Youth typically remain in care for six to nine months and participate in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice, victim-impact awareness, and pre-vocational activities. The therapist will provide direct clinical care, support youth mental health needs, and assist in stabilizing youth throughout treatment. The role involves coordinating individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans and providing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and families under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. The therapist will also document progress, develop discharge and aftercare plans, assess family dynamics, collaborate on compliance and performance-improvement initiatives, and participate in daily routines and activities with youth and counselors. This is a full-time position at Osceola Youth Academy in Evart, Michigan, with a stated pay range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field from an accredited university.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet state criminal background check requirements.
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable, able to move throughout the facility and actively participate in youth activities, able to transport youth or staff, and free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse; stated as preferred but not required with an appropriate degree.
- Experience with group therapy techniques.
- Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans.
- Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and their families under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Document clinical progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, and aftercare plans.
- Develop behavioral health discharge and aftercare plans.
- Assess family dynamics and create intervention plans.
- Collaborate with leadership to support compliance and performance-improvement initiatives.
- Participate in daily group routines and activities with youth and counselors.
- Model professional behavior and maintain high standards for youth engagement.
- Attend required training and professional development sessions.
- Report incidents and concerns according to agency policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
- Paid time off and holidays; earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period.
- Free prescription delivery on most medications.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
- Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
