Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Youth Behavioral Care

youthopportunity; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Bartlett, TN. This full-time role provides direct services, supports mental health needs, and stabilizes youth during intake and assessment in a residential setting.

The successful candidate will provide individual, group, and family therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with leadership to maintain high-quality care for at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field.
• Two years’ experience with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and their families under supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Document treatment progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare plans.
• Develop behavioral health discharge and aftercare plans.
• Assess family dynamics and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to support performance improvement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Group work modalities

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Willingness to work with youth

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field

Job description

Youth Opportunity is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Bartlett, TN. This full-time role provides direct services, supports mental health needs, and stabilizes youth during intake and assessment in a residential setting.

The successful candidate will provide individual, group, and family therapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with leadership to maintain high-quality care for at-risk youth.