Therapist - Mental Health Services - Bridge Pointe

Job Description

Job Description

The Therapist of Mental Health Services located in the Post-Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (Bridge Point) Discharge Housing program provides clinical counseling services to young adults' intensive behavioral health care to community-based living. They provide clinical care by conducting mental health assessments, short and long-term therapy, case management, and crisis intervention.

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

essential duties

Clinical Services Tasks

• Provide evidence-based and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions and services to young adults transitioning out of intensive behavioral health treatment.
• Administer mental health assessments, provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Maintain awareness of crisis intervention best practices and provide crisis support to clients, as needed.
• Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Collaborate with the housing team to provide clinical input into individualized care plans and support alignment between behavioral health and housing stability goals.
• Provide clinical consultation, coordination, and referrals in collaboration with discharge planners, housing case managers, and other care team members.

Administrative Tasks

job requirements

Master’s degree in human services field.

Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.

We offer :

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.

Compensation details : 26-32.5 Yearly Salary

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