Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Youth Opportunity is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for the clinical team at Lebanon Youth Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. The academy is an 18-bed, trauma-informed residential treatment program for boys ages 12 to 17. Youth typically stay for three to six months and receive individual, family, and group therapy alongside academic programming, restorative justice, life-skills training, social-skills development, victim-impact awareness, pre-vocational preparation, and family involvement. Programming takes place in small-group living units to support reintegration into home and community settings. The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports youth stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on treatment and discharge planning. The position is suited to a master's-level clinician seeking experience in youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services. The therapist works under clinical supervision and may be required to work occasional irregular hours.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field.
- Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges is preferred; experience is not required with an appropriate master’s degree.
- Strong understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and meet state requirements.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.
- Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed.
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
- Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams.
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
- Occasional irregular hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans.
- Evaluate, assess, and counsel youth and families under clinical supervision.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Document clinical services, including weekly progress notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare plans.
- Develop behavioral health discharge and transition plans for youth.
- Assess family dynamics and functioning and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with leadership on compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in daily group routines and activities with youth and counselors.
- Maintain professional role-model behavior.
- Attend required training and professional development activities.
- Report incidents, concerns, and use of physical force according to 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.
- Ongoing supervision, training, and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
