Residential Therapist (55777)
At YSS, we believe healing happens through connection, trust, and compassionate care. We're looking for a licensed Residential Therapist to join our team and help adolescents and young adults build the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to thrive in recovery and successfully transition back into their homes and communities.
In this role, you'll provide individual, family, and group therapy while partnering with clients to address substance use, mental health, and behavioral challenges. You'll play a key role in creating personalized treatment plans, supporting progress, and helping clients navigate their recovery journey.
What You'll Do...
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop accurate clinical diagnoses.
- Create and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with families, treatment teams, schools, and community partners to coordinate care.
- Advocate for clients and connect them with needed resources and services.
- Respond to crises with professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate interventions.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with agency, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
- Meet established service delivery expectations and productivity standards.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain clinical excellence.
- Uphold ethical standards, licensing requirements, and YSS policies and procedures.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
Who You Are...
You understand that healing happens through connection, trust, and consistency. Using a trauma-informed approach, you create safe spaces where young people feel heard, respected, and empowered to work toward their goals..
What We Provide...
We invest in people—because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At YSS, you’ll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life.
Supportive Culture & Work Environment
- Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
- Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Voluntary dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Flu shots and mental health support resources
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
- Volunteer time off
Financial & Retirement Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Supplemental compensation award
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
Professional & Career Support
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer