Youth Mental Health Counselor

Job Title: Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner
Department: 29I Health Facility / AOBH

Some people just need someone in their corner—someone to listen, guide, and believe in them. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (LBHP), you’ll be that person. You’ll provide counseling and skill-building to help 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 Youth & Family Services’ 29I Health Facility and AOBH program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary behavioral health services. LBHPs are an integral part of our clinical team, delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions that support youth and families on their journey to healing and stability.

New Directions Youth & Family Services 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.

• 105 hours of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays
• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• 401k with up to 3% agency match
• Opportunities for advancement within a 100+ year old agency where over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years

$53,147 – $57,133 per year (based on education and experience).

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible).

LBHPs are supported with licensure supervision, ongoing in-service training, and continuing education opportunities. Staff gain expertise in trauma-informed care, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Establish individualized client and family-centered treatment goals in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Complete comprehensive assessments to evaluate trauma, risk, substance use, daily living skills, strengths, and mental health needs
• Develop initial Master Treatment Plans and complete six-month reassessments
• Provide treatment planning, counseling, and psychiatric supports based on medical necessity for CFTSS services
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling, substance use counseling, trauma-informed treatment, and psychoeducation
• Promote skill-building, resilience, and integration with community resources
• Utilize evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to reduce problem behaviors and promote pro-social functioning
• Communicate with families, case planning staff, and medical practitioners to coordinate care
• Attend mandatory training, supervision, and in-services to maintain professional expertise
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer

• Ability to provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Experience with trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention preferred
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic)
• Flexibility and adaptability in a clinical setting
• Cultural competence in working with youth, families, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC or LMHC-P), Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) under supervision of an LCSW or Licensed Psychologist, or Psychiatrist
• LMSW or LMHC candidates may be considered with the stipulation that licensure must be obtained within 90 days of appointment
• Experience in psychotherapy with adolescents and families preferred
• Experience providing services to clients with…