Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist (PWC)

Youth For Tomorrow; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Tomorrow is seeking a full-time professional to support at-risk youth in Virginia. The role includes building relationships, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating on individualized service plans. A Master's degree in psychology or a relevant field is required, along with clinical experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Match

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical experience with children and adolescents.
• QMHP-C certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students based on trust and understanding.
• Provide individual and group interventions, maintaining accurate notes.
• Support families through home visits and parent contact.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Relationship Building

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Public School District (PWC, FFX, LDN, MAN) - Virginia

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) and faith-based, non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced, and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. Supplemental insurance options include life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and legal resources. Employees enjoy 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Location

Prince William County

Role & Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students based on trust, caring, unconditional regard, and understanding of individual strengths and needs.
• Provide individual, group, and classroom interventions, maintaining accurate notes for creating Individualized Service Plans, reports, and closing statements.
• Offer therapeutic and crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Participate in classroom, program, and individual activities to assess student, school, and program needs.
• Support and intervene with families through home visits, parent contact, and other interventions.
• Assist students transitioning out of the Day Treatment Program by referring them to appropriate care levels.
• Collaborate to develop individualized service plans tailored to each student.
• Stay current on best practices through continuing education and seminars.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision, trainings, and events as mandated.
• Consult with the TDT Director and Regional Coordinator for emergency and high-risk situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time.
• Master's degree in psychology from an accredited institution with at least one year of clinical experience with children and adolescents; OR
• Social work bachelor's or master's degree with at least one year of documented clinical experience with children or adolescents; OR
• Bachelor's degree in human services or special education.
• Applicants must submit official transcripts and documentation of relevant experience within 30 days of hire.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional – Child (QMHP-C) certification required at hire.
• Valid driver’s license and current negative TB screening required prior to hire.