What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mental Health Counselor position at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.?
Position : Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner
Position Summary : Some people just need someone in their corner... someone to listen, guide, and believe in them. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner, you'll be that person. You'll provide counseling and skill-building that helps young people heal from trauma, build resilience, and take steps toward a brighter future. Working alongside a supportive team, you'll make a real impact; one conversation, one breakthrough, one moment at a time. If you're a compassionate, licensed professional who wants to do meaningful work with kids and families, we'd love to have you on our team.
New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Pay and benefits
- 105 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 13 agency holidays.
- Access to affordable life, dental and medical insurance.
- 401k with up to 3% agency matching.
- 47,000 - $53,050 / yr based on education and expirience.
- Join our 100 year old company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.
- Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 - 5 : 00. Flexible.
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills :
LMHC or LMHC-P), or Licensed Psychoanalyst, or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) under the supervision of LCSW / Licensed
Psychologist, or Psychiatrist.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Full Job Description
Title : Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners
Department : 29I Health Facility / AOBH
Title of Immediate Supervisor : Chief Clinical Officer
POSITION SUMMARY : LBHP provides counseling and education and assists youth to develop skills to meet their goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :
collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
of or exposure to violence, individual and family strengths, developmental and mental health diagnosis and needs, and other
assessments as necessary which creates the Master Treatment plan.
family and group counseling and traditional counseling.
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills
Education
LMHC or LMHC-P), or Licensed Psychoanalyst, or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) under the supervision of LCSW / Licensed
Psychologist, or Psychiatrist
All LBHPs must comply with all of the following :
Special - Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Ability to deal effectively with youth and / or families.
3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team.
4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone,
written).
6. Must have excellent organizational and communication / interaction skills.
7. Must have a valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver's
License policy and Auto Insurance policy.
8. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 2 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy.
9. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working
conditions.
Salary : $47,000 - $53,050
