Mental Health Professional (Therapist) Pre-Licensed

Job Opportunity:
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Therapists)

Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health is seeking Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Therapists) across Big Island! If you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (MHC, MFT), and you're passionate about supporting youth and families, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for with a growing organization.

Hawaii Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) to provide behavioral support services to families and children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in therapeutic services, as well as case management when appropriate. MHPs will follow an evidence-based model that will help develop and build skills to help the child and family function autonomously and successfully.

MHPs will empower youth to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.

• Competitive bi-weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Ongoing training from our Psych.
  
  D. and licensed clinical supervisors
• Professional and career advancement to include: possible licensure supervision included (LMHC/LCSW)

• Use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for youth
• Work with families and youth regarding issues that impact psychological or emotional problems such as stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family situations or any other mental health issues that might be affecting the child's ability to function successfully in home, education, and community settings
• Accurately document all therapeutic services in a timely manner using an electronic health records system
• Utilize digital tools like Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication, scheduling, and collaboration
• Manage your own caseload and tailor services to meet the specific needs of each youth
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality, coordinated care

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the behavioral or mental health field
• Must be able to transport clients
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger team

• Proof of valid driver's license
• Access to reliable transportation and vehicle registration
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance
• Traffic abstract from district court
• First aid/CPR (HBH reimburses after 90 days of employment)
• Three (3) employment references
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
• Cleared 2-step TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment)
• Working cellular phone

About Hawaii Behavioral Health:
Hawaii Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawaii's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our service has expended over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Hawaii.

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

HBH staff are committed to cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each.

Cultural competence is a continuous process of learning about the differences of others and integrating their unique strengths and perspectives into our lives.

At Hawaii Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the…