Residential Therapist

About the role

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. As a Residential Therapist at our new Residential Center for Healing and Resilience (RCHR)—a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) on our 258-acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho’s Treasure Valley—you will directly impact the lives of youth by nurturing their hope, healing, and resilience when they need it most.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Utilize therapeutic techniques that are trauma-oriented, evidence-based, and age-appropriate
• Prepare psychotherapy documents encompassing all patient care and ensure mental health forms are complete and accurate
• Conduct assessments consistent with the age group and population, demonstrating full understanding and identifying mental health issues
• May have scheduled sessions in the late afternoon/evenings or on weekends, based on client needs and availability
• Rotate on-call duties

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field: social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy
• Licensed as LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD
• A valid Idaho driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 15 days of hire
• At least 25 years of age
• Must be located in Idaho or within a reasonable distance to our facility

Benefits

• Salaried full-time position with a flexible schedule (not focused on billable hours)
• Affordable medical and dental care, plus other voluntary benefits for full-time employees
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, including a birthday holiday
• Supportive, knowledgeable clinical supervision
• Trauma-informed practice with access to the latest evidence-based training and modalities
• Employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in various treatment modalities
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Fun, caring, and compassionate work environment focused on supporting youth and families

This position is located at our Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho’s Treasure Valley.