Mental Health Therapist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Meridian
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Who is Youth Villages?Youth Villages is a nonprofit
organization striving to help troubled youth and families live
successfully. We are a team of 2,900 individuals who've come
together across 12 states to change the landscape of child welfare
and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves
providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth
with severe emotional and behavioral problems.Eighty-four percent
of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after
leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in
school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.We believe
strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer
candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a
positive change in our country's treatment of at-risk youth and
families.Can I see myself here?We have found our staff succeeds at
Youth Villages when they:Are passionate about social services and
dedicated to helping at-risk youth and familiesValue feedback and
accountabilityValue the collaboration that comes from working on a
team and thrive working on their ownEnjoy variety in their schedule
and not sitting behind a desk all dayAre results and detailed
orientedHave a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement
ideasValue a strength-based treatment approachCan change priorities
quicklyAre looking for more than just a jobResponsibilities:How
will I make a difference?Program OverviewYouth Villages MYPAC uses
the family-driven, strengths-based wraparound approach. The goal of
the MYPAC program is to provide intensive support and assistance to
families until a strong formal and informal support network can be
developed and built around the child and family that will enable
the child to be successful long-term in his or her own
home.Position OverviewWithin the MYPAC program, our Mental Health
Therapists are available to provide in-home therapy, family
therapy, individual therapy, and specific therapies to address
trauma and substance abuse, if needed. Primary Service Coordinators
provide intensive care coordination and help the families to build
support teams consisting of natural and formal supports. Youth
Villages MYPAC also offers psychiatric evaluation and medication
management services through board-certified psychiatrist and
psychiatric nurse practitioner.Conducting 12-15 sessions per
weekConducting sessions in the family's home and communityMeeting
with youth and families around their scheduleSessions may be
individual, family, or marriage therapy depending on what the
family desires (therapists also receive training in EBPs as
necessary to provide specialized therapies - TFCBT/ACRA)Developing
and implementing treatment plansProviding after hours support to
youth and families through being on-call to caseloads Monday-Friday
and rotating weekend on-call dutiesAttending three weekly meetings
(individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional
development to help enhance clinical skillsAdditional
InformationSchedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around
the availability of youth and families served.Applicants must have
a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work
purposes and auto insurance.Community Based staff will be
reimbursed for applicable mileageSalary$48000 $51000 / year based
on education and clinical licenseQualifications:RequirementsA
Master's degree in social services discipline with experience
working with at-risk youth, adults, or families is required.Degrees
that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol
education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance
counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have
to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the
qualifications.Strong organizational skills and attention to
detailExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage
multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility
to maintain a flexible scheduleCovid-19 Vaccine RequirementAs of
October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine
for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or
religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure
the safety of all employees and youth and families
served.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and
Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid
holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when
applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth &
development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative
advancement opportunitiesYouth Villages is an equal opportunity
employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.Youth Villages is committed to not
only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that
children, families and young people of color can face inequity in
child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to
build the skills they need to work with the communities that we
serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and
backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its
forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We
believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we
do each day.
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