Young Adult Therapist

The Ridge RTC • Milton, NH

11h • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Young Adult Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to people ages 18–20 experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary clinical team to support patients through a structured 28–35 day treatment episode and into aftercare. The role includes clinical assessment, documentation, communication with team members, and coordination of discharge planning and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a clinical mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with young adults.
• A master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Licensed, pre-licensed, or license-eligible in New Hampshire, or able to transfer a license, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist. Pending licensure or out-of-state licensure is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mental health, substance use, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and assessments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with each assigned patient throughout a 28–35 day treatment episode.
• Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and clinical observations.
• Synthesize and communicate relevant clinical information to multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in and support aftercare and discharge planning, partnering with families and internal and external clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to ethical standards and applicable clinical, regulatory, and licensing requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with a 4% match.
• Paid time off programs, including vacation, holidays, and illness.
• Chef-made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings for development and continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time