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Job description
Mental Health Therapist - Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $60,000 - $62,000 / Year
About Youth Opportunity & Memphis Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Memphis Youth Academy in Memphis, Tennessee is a higher-capacity Youth Academy (approx. 68 beds) serving boys ages13 to18 in a trauma-informed residential setting. The program integrates clinical mental health and behavioral treatment with daily academic instruction, art, music, recreation, and social skills development.
Youth typically spend 6 to9months in the program, participating in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice, life skills training, victim-impact awareness, and pre-vocational preparation. Small group living units foster stability, engagement, and preparation for reintegration into school and community environments.
Position Summary - Mental Health Therapist
We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join the clinical team at Memphis Youth Academy. This role is ideal for a master's-level clinician seeking experience in youth behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and residential assessment services. The therapist provides direct clinical care, supports youth stabilization, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to guide treatment and discharge planning.
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? Make an impact during a critical entry and assessment phase of care
Work in a clinically focused, fast-paced treatment setting
Gain experience in assessment, stabilization, and treatment planning
Access ongoing supervision, training, and career growth opportunities
Mental Health Therapist 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
Additional Duties Participate in daily group routines and activities with youth and counselors
Maintain a high standard of professional role model behavior
Attend required training and professional development activities
Report incidents, concerns, and use of physical force per policy
Perform other duties as assigned
Required 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 Experience preferred but not required with an appropriate master's degree
Strong understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass background check and meet state requirements
Other Requirements
Physical Demands:
• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
Other: Valid state driver's license required
Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Occasional irregular hours may be required
How to Apply
Click "Apply Now" through Indeed to submit your application and learn more about joining the Youth Opportunity team at Harpeth Primary Assessment Center.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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