Mental Health Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC•Memphis, TN
•$60,000 - $62,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join the clinical team at Memphis Youth Academy. This role is ideal for a master’s-level clinician seeking experience in youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services. The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports youth stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to guide treatment and discharge planning.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field
- Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements
- Valid state driver’s license required
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges preferred
- Experience preferred but not required with an appropriate master’s degree
- Strong understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
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 per policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
