CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

• Youth First Social Workers and Youth First Mental Health Professionals (full time, part time, and PRN)

School Mental Health Professionals

Location – We are seeking candidates in southern Indiana; there are openings for School Mental Health Professionals in the following locations:

• 1 full-time position – Martinsville High School (Morgan County – Martinsville, IN)
• 1 full-time position – Huntingburg Elementary School (Dubois County – Huntingburg, IN)
• 1 part-time position (20 hours per week) – Harmony School (Monroe County – Bloomington, IN)
• Currently taking applications for full-time, part-time and PRN, and MSW internships

How to apply:

Email your cover letter and resume to:
Nicole Boren, HR Generalist
Youth First, Inc.
nboren@youthfirstinc.org

Purpose: The Youth First School Mental Health Professional works closely with the respective school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support that aligns with best practices in public health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) utilizing universal, selective, and indicated methods of prevention/early intervention in context of the Mental Health Professional role. The Youth First Mental Health Professional will follow a neuroscience and trauma-informed method, building resiliency through skills, enhancing relationships with significant adults, and fostering readiness for change among individuals and throughout the school culture. Emphasis is placed on specialized mentoring used to assist students in managing life stressors/challenges through evidence-based programs and practices.

Reports To: Director of Services

REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or other license in the mental health field from an accredited university.
• Licensure in Social Work (LSW/LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT/LMFT-A), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC/LMHC-A) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC/LPC) in the state of Indiana.
• Leadership in Mental Health skills set.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting rapport within school environments.
• Ability to work independently, and to function effectively with multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact positively with schools, parents, and students.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements.
• Ability to organize time and workload to fulfill requirements of the job.
• Working knowledge of community resources for referrals.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding youth and their families.
• Demonstrates Cultural Competency.
• Basic computer mastery skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Updated 4/13/26