What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at YOUTH HEALTH ASSOCIATES INC?
Youth Health Associates (YHA) is a licensed residential treatment center for young males between the ages 12 to 18 who have experienced mental and behavioral difficulties involving sexual misconduct. Our students do well in structured environments where they receive quality one-on-one support from youth mentors, therapists, program supervisors, and teachers. We are looking for a THERAPIST who will play a major role in making meaningful changes in the lives of these young men.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Weekly assessments, treatment plans, individual, group and family sessions and the correlating documentation.
- Complete trainings and remain current on all monthly training and certifications.
- Improve clinical profession and self. Stay current on Best Practice and Evidence Based methods, be prepared for sessions, and be receptive to critical feedback.
- Attend weekly clinical meetings.
- Participate and provide clinical oversight to existing and new programming, PRS/Skills groups, recreational activities, restitution, staff education/role play/modeling, facility appearance and maintenance.
- Understand the Program; including client daily schedules, rules and expectations for youth, behavior and clinical levels, visits, allowances, health visits, school, staff schedules and training.
- Communicate with YHA administration and facility management, including reading and responding to emails.
- Family, proctor parent and case manager contact.
REQUIRED: Masters Degree and Current license in a mental health discipline including but not limited to, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPCC, CMHC, and Psychologist. Must be fully licensed/post graduate.* Must be licensed in the state of Utah.
Please Provide a resume with references and employment history. Letters of intent are also welcomed.
***Benefits available for Full Time positions: Medical, Dental, and Vision. YHA also offers Life and AD&D Insurance for employee and dependents at no cost to you.
Employees also accrue bi-weekly PTO and are eligible for 401K plus company match.
We offer a FLEXIIBLE schedule with a great work environment for all our behavioral health therapists!!
Salary/pay based on experience. Starting at 65,000$ -90,000$. PLUS Monthly Bonus Incentive Program!
We would love to answer anymore questions you have about working with YHA over an introductory phone call! YHA is one of the largest and most respected clinical services providers in the state of Utah for juveniles with sexual misconduct. YHA's mission is to provide the finest continuum of care.
Check out our company site to see what we are all about! YHA Home (yhasite.com)
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Be 21 years of age or older
Pass a Criminal Background Clearance
Provide current DOPL License or Affiliation Agreement from Graduate Program for Mental Health Professional Licensed in the state of UT)
Provide a Resume with references and employment history
Experience with youth is preferred
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000