THERAPIST (non-licensed)

About the role

Jacksonville Youth Academy is a 24-bed, all-boys program dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. We offer comprehensive training programs for staff to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, fostering growth, positive change, and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth in a residential treatment setting.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation, develops treatment plans, prepares progress and discharge reports, provides crisis intervention, and collaborates with families and outside service providers.
• Supports client transportation for therapeutic services when needed and ensures compliance with licensing, agency policies, and clinical standards.
• Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by mentoring staff and students, participating in quality improvement efforts, attending required meetings and training, and maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
• In designated locations, conducts assessments, supervises clinical staff, coordinates with licensed mental health professionals, and oversees treatment planning.

Requirements

• Possess a master's degree in a behavioral health-related field (or equivalent as permitted).
• Current or eligible professional licensure.
• At least one year of experience working with adolescents in a residential or juvenile justice setting.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Pass all required background and medical screenings.
• Demonstrate strong clinical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently or as part of a team with a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Pass all required background and medical screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently or as part of a team with a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.

Skills

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days.
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

Pay

$55,000.00 yearly

Schedule

Flexible schedule with potential for overtime as needed.