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Job description
Mental Health Therapist - Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Okeechobee, Florida - Everglades Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy (Okeechobee, Florida)
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.
Position Summary - Mental Health Therapist Job in Okeechobee Florida
We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Okeechobee, Florida. This role is ideal for a therapist interested in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. You will provide direct clinical care, support mental health needs, and assist in stabilizing youth throughout 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 their families under supervision of a licensed mental health professional
Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions
Document clinical progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, and aftercare plans
Develop behavioral health discharge and aftercare plans
Assess family dynamics and create intervention plans
Collaborate with leadership to support compliance and performance improvement initiatives
Additional Duties Participate in daily group routines and activities with youth and counselors
Model professional behavior and maintain high standards for youth engagement
Attend required training and professional development sessions
Report incidents and concerns per agency policy
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field from an accredited university
Two years' experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse preferred but not required with appropriate degree
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Preferred Experience Experience with group therapy techniques
Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations
Other Requirements Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable. Able to move throughout the facility and actively participate in youth activities. Must be able to transport youth or staff. Free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
Other: Must maintain a valid state driver's license and meet state criminal background check requirements. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
okeechobee, FL, 34972, US
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