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Job description
Mental Health Therapist – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Kissimmee, Florida - Kissimmee Youth Academy Department: Clinical Services Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $55,000 - $60,000
About Youth Opportunity & Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Kissimmee Youth Academy in Kissimmee, Florida provides individualized mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability treatment services using a trauma-informed approach. Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy, life skills training, victim impact awareness, and restorative programming. The average length of stay is 9 to 12 months and is determined by each youth's progress in meeting treatment goals. Our program helps prepare youth for successful reintegration into their communities, promoting productive and prosocial lives.
Position Summary – Mental Health Therapist Job in Kissimmee, FL
We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Kissimmee, Florida. This role is ideal for a therapist passionate about working in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. You'll be responsible for providing direct clinical care, supporting mental health needs, and helping stabilize youth during their treatment process.
Mental Health Therapist Job Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
Free RX delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Why Join Youth Opportunity?
Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
Gain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential care
Work in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environment
Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans
Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and families under clinical supervision
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy
Document treatment progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare planning
Develop discharge and aftercare plans for youth
Assess family dynamics and implement intervention strategies as appropriate
Collaborate with leadership to support compliance and performance improvement initiatives
Other Duties Include
Participate in daily activities and routines with youth and direct care staff
Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth
Complete required training and professional development activities
Report incidents or conditions suggesting inappropriate conduct or safety concerns
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field
Two years' experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse concerns preferred (experience preferred but not required with a qualifying degree)
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Preferred Experience
Group therapy facilitation techniques
Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
Experience working with youth in residential or challenging settings
Physical Demands
Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable. Must be able to actively engage with youth, transport clients, and participate in physical interventions if needed. Free of communicable diseases as defined by the state. Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam.
Other Requirements
Valid state driver's license
Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed
How to Apply
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
kissimmee, FL, 34747, US
Who can apply
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