Mental Health Therapist

Youth OpportunityOcala, FL, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Mental Health Therapist - Youth Behavioral Health

Location : Ocala, Florida - Ocala Youth Academy

Job Type : Full-Time

Pay : $50,000 - $55,000 per year

About Youth Opportunity & Ocala Youth Academy (Ocala, Florida)

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth.

Ocala Youth Academy serves up to 72 adolescent males ages 15-18 across Mental Health and Substance Abuse overlay services. Youth engage in evidence-based interventions including Moral Recognition Therapy, Seven Challenges, and Impact of Crime, with individual, group and family counseling, victim impact awareness, restorative justice, life skills training, and education via Florida Scholars Academy. Onsite medical and psychiatric care, dietitian-managed meals, and youth advisory-driven programming support a trauma-informed treatment model. Length of stay depends on individualized risk reduction and treatment outcomes.

Position Summary - Mental Health Therapist Job in Ocala Florida

We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Ocala, 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.

How to Apply

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mental Health Therapist • Ocala, FL, United States

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