Residential Therapist (55777)

YSS•Cambridge, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At YSS, we believe healing happens through connection, trust, and compassionate care. We're looking for a licensed Residential Therapist to join our team and help adolescents and young adults build the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to thrive in recovery and successfully transition back into their homes and communities. In this role, you'll provide individual, family, and group therapy while partnering with clients to address substance use, mental health, and behavioral challenges. You'll play a key role in creating personalized treatment plans, supporting progress, and helping clients navigate their recovery journey. You understand that healing happens through connection, trust, and consistency. Using a trauma-informed approach, you create safe spaces where young people feel heard, respected, and empowered to work toward their goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or psychology.
A license (LISW, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW) to practice in the State of Iowa, or a temporary license with the intent to seek independent licensure.
Excellent observational, listening, verbal, and writing skills and fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and training in substance use disorders, adolescents, and families.
Certification by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
Two years of experience performing similar or related duties.
Proficient with the majority of Microsoft Office applications and basic database use.
History of working with youth and families.
A positive, team-based approach to treatment and working with clients.
A demonstrated ability to engage youth and establish rapport in creative ways.
Dependable, self-motivated, and great at taking initiative.
Rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).
Lived experience navigating recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability.

Responsibilities

Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop accurate clinical diagnoses.
Create and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
Collaborate with families, treatment teams, schools, and community partners to coordinate care.
Advocate for clients and connect them with needed resources and services.
Respond to crises with professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate interventions.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with agency, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Meet established service delivery expectations and productivity standards.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain clinical excellence.
Uphold ethical standards, licensing requirements, and YSS policies and procedures.