Youth & Family Clinical Therapist – Community-Based Program | Small Caseload
Are you passionate about helping youth and families overcome challenges and build stronger futures? Does the idea of delivering meaningful, evidence-based care directly in the communities where families live inspire you? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a Full-Time Clinical Therapist who is excited to make a real difference in the lives of youth ages 11–18 and their families through intensive, community-based therapy. Our therapists work closely with families in their homes, providing powerful interventions designed to strengthen relationships, improve outcomes, and keep youth successfully connected to their families and communities.
This role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in a collaborative environment, believe in the strength and resilience of families, and want to see the direct impact of their work every day.
What You’ll Do
As a Clinical Therapist on our team, you will:
Maintain a manageable caseload of no more than 12 families
Provide home-based therapy to youth and families throughout the service area
Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each family’s needs
Work with youth who may be:
At risk of out-of-home placement
Experiencing significant behavioral challenges
Involved with the juvenile justice system
Collaborate with a supportive therapy team, including:
Weekly team meetings
Individual supervision
Help families access community resources and support services
Document case progress and communicate with relevant stakeholders
Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
Core Competencies We Value
We’re looking for therapists who bring both clinical skill and heart to their work.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong ability to engage youth and families
A strengths-based perspective
Comfort shifting between clinical insight and practical problem-solving
Passion for advocating for youth and families
Confidence working with families in their homes
Flexibility to meet families when they are available
A deep belief in the capacity for growth and change
Strong self-awareness and commitment to self-care
Appreciation for team collaboration and supportive systems
Cultural humility and the ability to connect authentically and respectfully
Preferred Experience
Direct experience using evidence-based family therapy models
Individual therapy with youth and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family therapy using behaviorally based approaches
Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance
Implementing interventions across systems that influence youth behavior, including:
Family
School
Peer relationships
Community environments
Preferred Knowledge
Family Systems Theory
Social-Ecological Theory
Behavioral therapy theory and application
Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
Pragmatic family therapies
Child development research and its application in treatment
Social skills assessment and intervention
Basic counseling and clinical process skills
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Why You’ll Love This Role
Small, manageable caseloads so you can focus on quality care
Opportunity to deliver meaningful, evidence-based treatment
Collaborative team environment with strong supervision and support
Ongoing training and professional development
The chance to see real transformation in youth and families
If you’re ready to bring your clinical skills into the community and make a lasting impact on families who need it most, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help empower youth and families to build stronger futures.