Master's Level Therapist - LCSW or LPC w/MHSP License; unlicensed

Youth Town of Tennessee Therapist Job Opening - LPC with MHSP or LCSW is preferred. Unlicensed can apply, but requires Master's in Social Work or in Professional Counseling w/MHSP.

Youth Town of Tennessee:

• Founded in 1962, Youth Town is a Christ-Centered, Joint Commission accredited residential treatment facility for substance abuse and mental health co-occurring disorders for adolescents ages 13 to 17.
• Youth Town’s administrative offices and treatment location is in Pinson, TN. We provide services for boys and girls. This job opening is for the boys part of the program.
• Youth Town produces annual revenues of $5 million via treatment fees, private donations, volunteer support and fundraising events.
• For more information, please visit youthtown.net

Available Job:

Reporting to the Youth Town Program Director, the therapist will be responsible for seeing a case load of young people ages 13-17, all notes and paperwork, on-line family sessions, and groups.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Clinical Counseling

Licensing Requirements:

• Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor/MHSP or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Will consider a non-licensed counselor with the following experience, see below.

If unlicensed -

• Must have a Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Clinical Counseling
• 12 months or more experience in counseling in a substance abuse environment or a mental health environment, preferably residential and with adolescents.
• Must have the majority of required supervision hours toward licensure completed.

Job Requirements:

• A strong spiritual walk that aligns with Youth Town’s Christ-Centered residential approach.
• Available to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to be receptive to feedback and to constructive criticism as demonstrated by listening, developing a plan for change and implementing the changes necessary to be a part of the Youth Town team.
• Experience with insurance reviews.

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with education and experience. Range $50,000 - $60,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary:

• Providing mental health and / or substance abuse services to adolescents ages 13-17.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Completing progress reports.
• Conducting weekly individual sessions and bi-weekly family counseling sessions.
• Groups according to schedule and complete all documentation.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team weekly by providing clinical information based groups, your caseload, and other interactions.
• Personal improvement via feedback and constructive criticism.
• Helping the team to improve by providing feedback and constructive criticism.
• This is not a supervisory position.

This position requires the successful completion of background checks including a criminal background check for non-criminal reasons.

Youth Town is an "equal opportunity employer." It is the Youth Town’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 2 years (Required)
• Substance abuse counseling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Certified Social Worker TN License (Required)
• LPC w/MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor w/ MHSP (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000