Residential Therapist (54371)

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Because healing happens best when people feel safe seen and supported.

YSS is seeking a dedicated compassionate Residential Therapist to join our team and we want you to apply for this rewarding position.

As part of our Residential Team youll walk alongside youth and families as they build skills to move back into their homes and communities. Youll provide individual family and group therapy while supporting clients through substance use mental health and behavioral challengesall through a trauma-informed strengths-based lens.

What Youll Do...

Build trusting therapeutic relationships that honor each clients story strengths and lived experience
Complete thoughtful comprehensive assessments to understand mental health needs history and current challenges
Translate assessments into clear diagnoses and meaningful realistic treatment goals
Partner with clients to develop individualized treatment plans
Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based practices
Facilitate group therapy that promotes connection peer support and growth
Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needs evolve
Collaborate closely with families YSS staff schools and community partners
Advocate for additional services and make referrals when helpful
Respond calmly and effectively to crises ensuring safety and support
Maintain timely accurate documentation that meets agency state and accreditation requirements
Meet expectations for client service hours while keeping quality front and center
Stay curiousengaging in ongoing training and professional development
Practice ethically and in alignment with YSS policies and your professional license
Maintain licensure to practice in the State of Iowa

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

What We Provide...

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:

Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits.
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
Generous Paid Time off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
403(b) retirement offerings

If this sounds like work youd be proud to doand a team youd want to grow withwed love to hear from you. Lets do meaningful work together.

Qualifications

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Social Work Mental Health Counseling Marriage & Family Therapy or Psychology
Iowa licensure (LISW LMSW LMHC or LMFT) or a temporary license with intent to pursue independent licensure
Strong listening observation communication and documentation skills
Fluency in English.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Experience or training in substance use disorders adolescents and family systems
CADC certification (Iowa Board of Substance Abuse)
Two or more years of related clinical experience
Comfort using Microsoft Office and basic databases
Experience working with youth and families
Certification by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

The IDEAL candidate:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

Who You Are...

You are a compassionate licensed therapist who understands that trust safety and consistency are the foundation of healing. You work collaboratively with youth and families use a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach and remain patient and steady when progress feels slow or complicated.

We Celebrate Your Story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

Who We Are...

Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

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DescriptionBecause healing happens best when people feel safe seen and supported.YSS is seeking a dedicated compassionate Residential Therapist to join our team and we want you to apply for this rewarding position.As part of our Residential Team youll walk alongside youth and families as they build ...