Therapist I, Juvenile Detention

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches Team sucht einen engagierten Therapeuten, um Jugendlichen in einer Haftanstalt zu helfen. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, einen echten Unterschied im Leben junger Menschen zu machen, indem Sie ihre Herausforderungen unterstützen und ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern. Sie arbeiten in einer unterstützenden Umgebung, die auf Empathie und Integrität setzt, und profitieren von einem wettbewerbsfähigen Gehalt sowie umfassenden Sozialleistungen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit mit Jugendlichen haben und in einem professionellen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies Ihre Chance!

Benefits

Medizinische Versicherung

Zahnversicherung

Sehversicherung

Lebensversicherung

Flexible Ausgaben

Bezahlter Urlaub

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Virginia Rentensystem

Qualifications

• Masterabschluss in einem humanistischen Fachbereich erforderlich.
• Mindestens ein Jahr klinische Erfahrung mit Jugendlichen notwendig.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung klinischer Bewertungen und Unterstützung von Jugendlichen.
• Leitung von Gruppentherapiesitzungen zur Stabilisierung von Jugendlichen.

Skills

Klinische Fähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interventionsstrategien

Krisenintervention

Education

Masterabschluss in Sozialarbeit

Masterabschluss in Psychologie

Masterabschluss in Beratung

Job description

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join our dynamic team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Therapist I in Juvenile Detention, located in Hampton, VA! This exciting opportunity allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of youth while working onsite in a supportive and engaging environment. As a Therapist, you will utilize your skills to help guide and support young individuals through their challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience. The position offers a competitive salary of

Annual Salary: $51,253

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join our dynamic team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Therapist I in Juvenile Detention, located in Hampton, VA! This exciting opportunity allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of youth while working onsite in a supportive and engaging environment. As a Therapist, you will utilize your skills to help guide and support young individuals through their challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience. The position offers a competitive salary of $51,253, reflecting our commitment to excellence and the importance of the role you'll play in the community. With a focus on empathetic service and integrity, you will collaborate with a dedicated team in a healthy working environment that emphasizes strong work-life balance.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Don't miss the chance to be part of a premier provider in the health care industry, where your professional contributions truly matter!

Let us introduce ourselves

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

What's your day like?

As a Full-Time Therapist I in Juvenile Detention with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, your day is centered on supporting youth during a pivotal time in their lives. Working in partnership with the Newport News Secure Juvenile Detention Center, you'll provide vital mental health and substance abuse services directly within the facility. Your day may include conducting clinical assessments, trauma and substance use screenings and offering individual mental health consultations. You'll lead group counseling sessions, respond to mental health crises, and offer supportive services that help stabilize juveniles during their detention. You'll also play a critical role in coordinating re-entry planning, working closely with families to connect them with community-based services that promote ongoing stability and success. Your work will have a lasting impact, helping to guide youth toward positive change and healthier futures.

What You Need To Be Successful

To thrive as a Full Time Therapist, I in Juvenile Detention at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, a strong foundation in clinical skills is essential. Candidates must possess a master's degree in human services, along with at least one year of clinical experience working with juvenile populations. Successful Therapists in this role should demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build rapport with youth and their families effectively. Proficiency in crisis intervention strategies and the ability to conduct accurate assessments are crucial for addressing the diverse needs of juveniles in detention.

Familiarity with mental health and substance abuse screenings, along with a collaborative approach to community re-entry planning, will further enhance your ability to support and stabilize families. Being adaptable, empathetic, and committed to excellence will empower you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve in this professional and supportive environment.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• Master's degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology with one (1) year clinical experience with the assigned population.
  
  

Your next step

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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