Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Youth Opportunity is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas, a 65-bed secure residential youth academy serving males ages 10 to 17. The academy provides trauma-informed care for youth with mental health, substance abuse, and sex-offender treatment needs, integrating clinical therapy with education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports youth stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to guide treatment and discharge planning. The role includes assessment and counseling for youth and families, individual, group, and family therapy, and development of individualized treatment and transition plans. Clinical work is performed under clinical supervision. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field.
- 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 meet state criminal background check requirements.
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.
- Must be 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges; experience is preferred but not required with an appropriate master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans.
- Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to 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 youth behavioral health discharge and transition plans.
- Assess family dynamics and functioning to 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 a high standard of 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.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
- Ongoing supervision, training, and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
