Secure Detention Clinician

As a Secure Detention Mental Health Specialist(
Clinician
) you will be responsible for using evidence based treatment modalities and assessment tools to be used by the court and to develop a behavioral management plan for youth in care. The goal of the position is to implement clinical treatment plans by facilitating case management services, individual and/or family counseling sessions.

• Demonstrated ability to implement evidence based clinical models
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to listen, act as a role model, and ability to build therapeutic relationships, working effectively one on one with individual youth and their families
• Demonstrated decision-making, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, including attention to detail
• Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse population; must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme discretion with demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations

• Limited Permit eligible or LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT Required
• Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, or Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience working with population served preference.
• A clean, valid driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MS Office program.

• Limited Permit: $74,000
• Licensed Clinician: $77,000
• Licensed + 2 years of relevant experience: $79,500
• Licensed + 5 years of relevant experience: $83,000

Equal Opportunity Employer Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment.

We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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