Youth Mental Health Counselor - Group Therapy & Crisis Support

Children’s Home of York; York (York County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Home of York is seeking a dedicated professional to work with children and youth in a psychiatric treatment setting. You will participate in group therapy, coordinate community services, and help maintain a therapeutic environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to handle high-stress situations, and sensitivity to a culturally diverse population. Some duties include incident reporting and collaboration with various teams to support client

Qualifications

• One year experience working with children/youth in a psychiatric treatment setting or other relevant experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 21 years of age or older.
• All required clearances.
• Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide group therapy and various assigned community coordination and case management services for assigned clients.
• Actively participate in maintenance of a therapeutic environment and implement appropriate clinical interventions as needed.
• Prepare and complete required reports and documentation, and perform other required administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Crisis management awareness

Job description

Children’s Home of York is seeking a dedicated professional to work with children and youth in a psychiatric treatment setting. You will participate in group therapy, coordinate community services, and help maintain a therapeutic environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to handle high-stress situations, and sensitivity to a culturally diverse population. Some duties include incident reporting and collaboration with various teams to support client