What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at Youth Emergency Services?
Job Description
Job Description
YES’ mission is to serve homeless and at-risk youth by providing critically-needed resources which empower them to become self-sufficient. YES provides these resources to youth experiencing homelessness through trauma-informed support, develops leadership and employment readiness of youth and partners with youth to advocate for systems of change.
Compensation : $60,000 - $76,000 annually - Dependent on licensure and experience
Benefits :Hours : Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Day to Day
The Mental Health Practitioner will be at the forefront of counseling, coaching, and assisting YES youth by addressing issues affecting personal mental wellbeing.
Responsibilities :
- Assess youth needs and strengths accurately.
- Provide counseling services through various communication methods.
- Develop, update, and review youth goals and outcomes.
- Implement culturally competent counseling modalities.
- Tailor services for optimal youth outcomes.
- Refer youth to specialized or long-term care when needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary setting and coordinate care internally and externally.
- Communicate consistently with Supervisor / Manager on cases and program improvement.
- Provide critical incident / crisis intervention upon request.
- Ability to assess and work with clients with mental health issues, through education, training, and experience.
- At least one year of post-master’s clinical experience in mental health, counseling / therapy, and / or substance use / abuse treatment preferred.
- Master's Degree required in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services field.
- Required : State licensure as a Nebraska Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP or LMHP).
- Additional certifications in mental health are preferred but not required, including LIMHP, LADC, CMFT, and reciprocal licenses in other states.
Skills / Competencies :
Education :
YES is an EOE
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Salary : $60,000 - $76,000
