Residential Therapist

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Residential Therapist

Residential Full Time Professional Jacksonville, FL, US

Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families experiencing challenging circumstances.

Youth Crisis Center (YCC) is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Residential Therapist to provide short-term counseling and therapeutic support within our Residential Crisis Care program. This role focuses on crisis intervention, prevention, emotional well-being, and helping youth and families develop the skills needed to navigate life's challenges.

The Residential Therapist works with individuals, families, and groups to address concerns such as family dynamics, parenting, communication difficulties, suicidal or homicidal ideation, anger management, self-esteem, peer relationships, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, and school-related issues.

Through individualized treatment planning, counseling, case management, and collaboration with the treatment team, the Residential Therapist helps clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and work toward positive outcomes.

A master's degree is required; professional clinical licensure is not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge

• Understanding of human behavior, individual differences, personality, learning, motivation, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, psychological and social work research methods, and therapeutic approaches for behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns.
• Understanding of individual, family, and group counseling methods, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of psycho educational instruction, group facilitation, and methods for evaluating client progress and treatment outcomes.
• Understanding of group dynamics, societal influences, cultural differences, and the impact of social and environmental factors on individuals and families.
• Knowledge of professional counseling ethics, confidentiality requirements, and appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development, family systems, and the challenges commonly experienced by at-risk youth.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches to client care.
• Strong understanding of written English, including grammar, spelling, composition, and professional documentation standards.

Skills

• Active Listening:
  Give clients and families full attention, ask thoughtful questions, and demonstrate understanding without unnecessary interruptions.
• Social Awareness:
  Recognize emotional and behavioral responses and respond with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Critical Thinking:
  Evaluate information, identify potential concerns, and apply sound reasoning to treatment decisions and problem-solving.
• Service Orientation:
  Proactively identify opportunities to support clients, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning:
  Apply new information and feedback to improve decision-making, therapeutic approaches, and professional performance.
• Communication:
  Clearly communicate treatment goals, concerns, and relevant information with clients, families, and team members.
• Organization:
  Manage caseload responsibilities, documentation, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Apply appropriate counseling and de-escalation techniques when navigating challenging situations.

Abilities

• Communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Listen to, understand, and appropriately interpret information shared by clients, families, and colleagues.
• Recognize potential problems, behavioral warning signs, and situations requiring additional support or intervention.
• Combine information from multiple sources to identify patterns, draw conclusions, and support informed decisions.
• Adapt counseling approaches to meet individual client and family needs.
• Remain calm, professional, and responsive in emotionally challenging or crisis situations.
• Establish positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

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