Mental Health Therapist

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Pembroke Pines, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Opportunity is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for its Broward Youth Treatment Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The center provides trauma-informed residential treatment for adolescent males ages 12 to 17, integrating mental health and substance abuse treatment with education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills development.

The therapist will join the clinical team to provide direct clinical care, support youth mental health needs, and help stabilize youth throughout treatment. The role includes delivering individual, group, and family therapy, coordinating individualized treatment plans, evaluating and counseling youth and families under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, and documenting progress and discharge planning. The position also involves participating in daily routines and activities, maintaining professional standards in youth engagement, attending training, and reporting incidents in accordance with agency policy.

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.
• Must be able to transport youth or staff.
• Must be 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; the posting says this is 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 in accordance with 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time