Impactful Youth Mental Health Therapist (Residential)

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Rx delivery

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Career growth

Job summary

Youth Opportunity & Memphis Youth Academy in Memphis, TN is seeking a Master’s level Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This role focuses on youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services.

The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to guide treatment and discharge planning in a trauma-informed residential setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
• Two years of experience with youth with serious emotional disturbances or substance use challenges preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement individualized mental health and substance treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and families under supervision.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Document clinical services including progress notes and treatment plans.
• Develop discharge and transition plans for youth.
• Assess family dynamics to inform intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership on quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Crisis stabilization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Youth Opportunity & Memphis Youth Academy in Memphis, TN is seeking a Master’s level Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This role focuses on youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services.

The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to guide treatment and discharge planning in a trauma-informed residential setting.