BHS Therapist

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) faith‑based nonprofit founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs that serves at‑risk youth.

• Competitive pay
• Continuing education and ongoing training
• Comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees: medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match
• Supplemental insurance: life, short‑term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and legal resources
• 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals

• Carry a case load of clients through BHS providing outpatient counseling services weekly, bi‑weekly and monthly.
• Co‑facilitate groups if deemed appropriate by BHS Supervisor.
• Facilitate the development of treatment plans for each assigned client.
• Perform individual therapy for assigned client by onsite supervisor or licensed clinician.
• Assess and diagnose individuals as necessary under an LMHP’s supervision.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in your clinical support on an ongoing basis to the residential and education component team members.
• Possess knowledge of and have experience with DSM‑V, ICD‑10 diagnoses, assessment, evaluation and referral processes.
• Possess a strong understanding of and have experience with systemic family therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy principles and theories.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in policies and procedures, new community resources, and other information.
• Be available via phone for assistance/guidance for mental health urgent matters.
• Be able to evaluate and assess their level of safety, stabilize them in a crisis situation, listen and empathize with them and help them connect with family and friends.
• Provide follow‑up services, such as individual short‑term counseling and referrals, when needed.
• Offer community outreach and psycho‑educational programs.
• Have knowledge of, and collaborate with, social service agencies in Prince William County providing resources and referral information for continuing care.
• Attend all trainings mandated by YFT.
• Attend and participate in trainings, workshops and conferences for continued collaboration and education as mandated by YFT.
• Adhere to YFT’s administrative policies regarding counseling, as well as state and federal guidelines concerning children and counselors.
• Take appropriate first steps in an emergency.
• Consult with BHS Supervisor or Director of Clinical Services for input on high‑risk situations.
• Immediately report suspected or actual physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse of any child to appropriate authorities and notify the Director of Clinical Services immediately.
• Review and submit all assessments, treatment plans, diagnosis, weekly notes, and discharges with onsite supervisor, registered licensed supervisor or a licensed BHS therapist on site.
• Meet with weekly supervision and review current case load with registered licensed supervisor.
• Will not conduct any counseling sessions or treatment without a licensed therapist in the BHS office and premises.

• Master’s Degree and license eligible for supervision under (LMHP) to provide counseling services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, adolescents and adults in a counseling setting under supervision.
• Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions under supervision.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care.

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider