• Developing therapeutic client relationships and conducting comprehensive client assessments to understand clients' mental health needs, history, and current challenge.
• Reviewing assessment outcomes and identifying client needs for treatment.
• Formulating accurate diagnoses based on clinical evaluations. 
• Collaborating with clients and colleagues to develop tailored, comprehensive treatment plans, including realistic and achievable goals for clients' mental health improvement.
• Advocating for and securing other services and resources and making appropriate referrals as needed for clients.
• Providing individual and family therapy sessions to clients using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Facilitating group therapy sessions to address common themes, promote peer support, and encourage interpersonal growth.
• Monitoring progress of provided services and adjusting treatment plans, as needed.
• Maintaining ongoing frequent contact with others associated with the client, as appropriate, be they YSS staff, family members, outside agencies, etc.
• Meeting agency established expectations for an average of client services per week/month.
• Responding effectively to crisis situations, providing support and interventions, as needed, and collaborating with emergency services and other relevant resources.
• Promptly and accurately submitting and maintaining all documentation in compliance with YSS policy, state/federal regulations, accrediting organization requirements. This includes client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, as well as forms, reports, research, data, etc., whether electronic or hard copy.
• Engaging in continuing education and professional development to stay informed about the latest research, therapeutic modalities, mental health trends, and evidence based practices.
• Complying with quality assurance, follows YSS policies and procedures, maintains ethics and expectations of the therapist’s license and of YSS.
• Maintaining licensure to practice in the state of Iowa. .

• A team of bright, collaborative, dependable, and fun colleagues
• An exciting, welcoming workplace
• A clear, mission-driven purpose to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first
• Comprehensive administrative support.
• Employee recognition program
• Retirement offerings
• Opportunities for development
• Programs focused on your personal wellness
• Discounts on pet insurance for your furry family
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued paid time off, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or psychology.
• A license (LISW, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW) to practice in the State of Iowa, or a temporary license with the intent to seek independent licensure.
• Excellent observational, listening, verbal, and writing skills and fluency in English.

• Knowledge and training in substance use disorders, adolescents, and families. 
• Certification by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Two years of experience performing similar or related duties.
• Proficient with the majority of Microsoft Office applications and basic database use.
• History of working with youth and families.
• Recovering applicants are strongly encouraged have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.

• Have a positive, team-based approach to treatment and working with clients.
• Be compassionate, patient, and empathetic, with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Have demonstrated ability to engage youth and establish rapport in creative ways.
• Speak a language(s) in addition to English.   .

The YSS Hiring Process

1. Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
2. Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
3. Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
4. References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
5. Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
6. Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.