What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Youth & Family Services?
Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)
Department: Counseling Center
Position: Mental Health Therapist
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Mental Health and Prevention Services
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 40
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees in a full-time status are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field is preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates who are in the final year of their graduate program and enrolled in internship classes. Preference will be given to those currently licensed and/or those who have successfully completed a counseling/social work internship at YFS Counseling Center. Background in crisis intervention; alcohol & drug abuse prevention and counseling; family and individual counseling; mental health evaluation and diagnosis; family systems; community networking; and public relations. Experience with youth and family systems, community networking, and public relations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and be willing to have flexible work hours. TB test required. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver's license required.
Essential Functions:
Serve as therapist providing counseling services to youth and their families, who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse, family systems issues or other life difficulties.
Complete intake assessments, including scoring and date entry on clients referred to the Counseling Center or Youth Trauma Center.
Provide individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families.
Develop and utilize a network of associated community resources for purposes of referrals if clientele are deemed inappropriate for programming efforts and for case management activities associated with the position.
Ensure case documentation is recorded in a timely manner, and in strictest compliance with Performance Standards and quality assurance.
Provide crisis intervention services to youth and their families.
Maintain productivity average of 4.5 client service hours per eight hour day.
Adhere with all ethical standards while licensed or working towards licensure.
Additional Functions: Comply with administrative requests for reporting, record keeping, fundraising, public relations, and training. Provide information and referral services to clientele regarding local sexual abuse, alcohol and drug treatment programs, prevention/intervention programs and other essential service providers. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor. Ensure that all therapeutic and office staff who work in the Counseling Center adopt and maintain a friendly and welcoming attitude toward all clients regardless of their issue(s) or stage of recovery.
Environmental Functions: Perform duties in a controlled office environment and remotely. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application:
By email: yfshr@youthandfamilyservices.org
In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call our HR Team at 605-342-4195!