Therapist - Youth Engagement Team YFS

Job Description

Job Description

The Mental Health Therapist on the Youth Engagement Team (YET) supports youth under the age of 18 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Therapist supports youth and their families who need conflict mediation, case management, and counseling support. The therapist must have a strong clinical background, knowledge of community and housing resources, experience mediating with families and adolescents, and teaching conflict resolution skills. The therapist will work to engage and motivate youth and families to participate in supportive services designed to prevent homelessness and maintain family reunification whenever possible.

The Therapist is a key member of the Behavioral Health team and plays a crucial role in providing support to the community.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, hourly

Reports To : Clinical Supervisor (Outpatient or Community)

essential duties

Clinical Services Tasks

• Provide evidence-based and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions and services to youth who are systems involved, at risk of experiencing homelessness, and / or currently homeless or unstably housed.
• Engage youth and families facing imminent housing instability into case management services, ensuring timely and appropriate support.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and provide individual and family therapy, based on clinical needs and goals.
• Stay informed on best practices in crisis intervention and provide timely crisis support and stabilization to clients and within agency programs.
• Support youth and families in identifying core areas of conflict and facilitate individual and joint sessions to foster healthier communication and problem-solving.
• Convene and lead multidisciplinary team meetings using a wraparound approach, incorporating natural supports and family members to promote youth well-being.
• Collaborate with internal staff to develop and implement short- and long-term service plans that strengthen family relationships and build sustainable support networks.
• Develop and implement aftercare support plans with youth and families; provide follow-up support, as appropriate.
• Partner with the Housing Navigator / case manger to connect youth and families to housing resources and other wraparound services, including education, employment, and health care.
• Provide client transportation throughout King County when necessary to support treatment and stability goals.

Administrative Tasks

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

job requirements

a.Education and Experience

b. Additional Requirements

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Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.