Mental Health Professional (Therapist) Pre-Licensed

Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health is seeking Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Therapists) across the Big Island. If you have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (MHC, MFT), and you're passionate about supporting youth and families, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for with a growing organization.

About the role

Hawaii Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) to provide behavioral support services to families and children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in therapeutic services, as well as case management when appropriate. MHPs will follow an evidence-based model that will help develop and build skills to help the child and family function autonomously and successfully. MHPs will empower youth to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.

Job Type: Part-time
Locations available across Maui, Oahu, and Big Island, Hawaiʻi

Responsibilities

• Use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for youth
• Work with families and youth regarding issues that impact psychological or emotional problems such as stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family situations, or any other mental health issues that might be affecting the child's ability to function successfully in home, education, and community settings
• Accurately document all therapeutic services in a timely manner using an electronic health records system
• Utilize digital tools like Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication, scheduling, and collaboration
• Manage your own caseload and tailor services to meet the specific needs of each youth
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality, coordinated care

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the behavioral or mental health field
• Must be able to transport clients
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger team

Additional Requirements

• Proof of valid Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation and vehicle registration
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance
• Traffic Abstract from District Court
• First Aid/CPR (HBH reimburses after 90 days of employment)
• Three (3) employment references
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
• Cleared 2-Step TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment)
• Working cellular phone

Benefits

• Competitive bi-weekly pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Ongoing training from our Psych. D. and Licensed Clinical Supervisors
• Professional and career advancement to include possible licensure supervision (LMHC/LCSW)

About Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health

Hawaii Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawaii's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our services have expanded over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remains dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our vision is to develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawaii through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices. We value dedication, excellence, fortitude, compassion, individual and family-centered care, and empowerment.

Cultural competence is a core commitment at Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health. It is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each.