Youth Behavioral Health Therapist - Crisis Stabilization

youthopportunity; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Rx delivery

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth

Job summary

Youth Opportunity in Memphis, TN is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join the clinical team at Memphis Youth Academy. The role focuses on youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services, delivering direct clinical care and guiding discharge planning.

The position offers supervision, professional development, and a clinically focused environment within a trauma-informed setting aligned with the program’s goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field.
• Two years of experience working 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 abuse treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and families under clinical supervision.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Document clinical services including weekly progress notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare plans.
• Develop youth behavioral health discharge and transition plans.
• Assess family dynamics and functioning to implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership on compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience with youth behavior health

Crisis intervention

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in counseling/social work/psychology

Job description

Youth Opportunity in Memphis, TN is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join the clinical team at Memphis Youth Academy. The role focuses on youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services, delivering direct clinical care and guiding discharge planning.

The position offers supervision, professional development, and a clinically focused environment within a trauma-informed setting aligned with the program’s goals.