Mental Health Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC · Okeechobee, FL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans
- Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and their families under supervision of a licensed mental health professional
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Document clinical progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, and aftercare plans
- Develop behavioral health discharge and aftercare plans
- Absess family dynamics and create intervention plans
- Collaborate with leadership to support compliance and performance improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field from an accredited university
- Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse preferred but not required with appropriate degree
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Skills
- Experience with group therapy techniques
- Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
- Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with immediate vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Roybost Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment