Mental Health Therapist

About the Role

We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join the clinical team at Memphis Youth Academy, a trauma-informed residential program serving boys ages 13 to 18. This role is ideal for a master’s-level clinician seeking experience in youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans
• Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and families under clinical supervision
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Document clinical services including weekly progress notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare plans
• Develop youth behavioral health discharge and transition plans
• Assess family dynamics and functioning to implement appropriate intervention strategies
• Collaborate with leadership on compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in daily group routines and activities with youth and counselors
• Maintain a high standard of professional role model behavior
• Attend required training and professional development activities
• Report incidents, concerns, and use of physical force per policy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field
• Two years of experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges preferred
• Experience preferred but not required with an appropriate master’s degree
• Strong understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable, able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
• Valid state driver’s license required
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements
• Occasional irregular hours may be required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Pay

$60,000 - $62,000 / Year

Schedule

Full-Time

Location: Memphis, TN