Youth & Family Services, Inc

Providing Professional Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Youth Shelter Services to Individuals, Families and Communities

Serving the Adults, Children and Families of Central Maine since 1974

 

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YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, INC


An established community mental health and substance abuse agency serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties for over  30 years,  Youth & Family Services, Inc is located in the beautiful Central Maine, Kennebec Valley region.  Our main office and shelter are located in Skowhegan, the Somerset County seat.  We also have a satellite office in Augusta, the Maine State Capitol.  Our changing seasons offer recreational opportunities that include camping, skiing, backpacking, white water rafting, fishing, hunting and snowmobile riding.  We are within driving distance of the ocean, mountains, forests and fields.  Educational opportunities are within an hour  ride of our main office.  Colby College, Thomas College and Kennebec Valley Community College are located 15 minutes from Skowhegan or Waterville.  The University of Maine Campus's at Augusta and Orono, are both within an hour ride of our main office.  The central Maine region hosts a number of excellent community theaters, art galleries and summer workshops in the arts.

Town government is still practiced in Central Maine with annual town meetings where every citizen has the opportunity to be heard and vote on every aspect of town life.  Our communities enjoy a level of safety and family orientation that has disappeared in other states.  We are nationally rated as one of the best states in which to raise children.  It's easy to see why once you live here, you never want to leave.

Youth & Family Services, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package that includes an Employee Health Insurance package paid by the employer.  Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or 403B contributions.  Short and Long term disability with life insurance rider of one years salary.   Annual leave, vacation/sick combined, earned at the rate of 8 hours per month until 5th year and 20 hours per month thereafter.  12 paid holidays as recognized by the State of Maine plus 1 floating holiday.  Training funds are set aside for employees when available (currently up to $500.00 per year)

Youth & Family Services, Inc has openings for the following positions:   

LCPCs and LCSWs

Youth & Family Services, Inc. is a progressive mental health and substance abuse prevention treatment agency serving Somerset and Kennebec counties. We are accepting applications for LCPCs and LCSWs for the provision of general mental health and substance abuse outpatient services in our Skowhegan office on a per diem basis. Newly licensed individuals welcomed. Excellent supervision and a diversified caseload.

If you are interested in exploring a position please contact:

Sharon Field, LCSW
Clinical Director
Youth & Family Services, Inc.
5 Commerce Drive
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Tel: 207-474-8311 Ext 115
Fax: 207-474-5148
Email: Sharon Field

Job Requirements
A flexible work week schedule with at least 3 days availability.
Education Requirements
LCPCc, LMSWc, or LADC. LCPC or LCSW preferred

Benefits
This position qualifies for a waiver of Federal Perkins Loans. Private office, training, supervision. Flexible time frames for work week.

Family Therapist

Youth & Family Services, Inc has a current opening in our home-based counseling services. We are seeking a Master's level Family Therapist to provide team delivered therapy in Somerset & Kennebec counties. Individual knowledge and experience in structural systems concepts and brief treatment preferred. Experience working with substance abuse is helpful. We offer a competitive salary, LCSW supervision, travel reimbursement, fringe benefit, generous vacation/sick leave packages and an excellent training program. License eligible graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until postion is filled.

If you are interested in exploring a position please contact:

Cindy Hjort, LCSW
Program Supervisor
Youth & Family Services, Inc.
5 Commerce Drive
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Tel: 207-474-8311 Ext 114
Fax: 207-474-5148
Email: Cindy Hjort

Job Requirements
Valid Maine Driver's License
Education Requirements
Masters in Social Services, Human Services or related Mental Health field
Benefits
This position qualifies for a waiver of Federal Perkins Loans. 11 paid holidays 5 weeks vacation/sick time to start 40 hour - Optional 4-day workweek after probation. No weekends, private office, training, supervision.

 

Have experience with youth and want to use those skills?

 

Are you a 1 on 1 worker for a child with special needs and looking for extra hours?

 

Halcyon House, a 24 hour emergency shelter for adolescents located in Skowhegan Maine, is now accepting resumes for Part Time and Relief Staff positions.  These positions are on a per diem basis and pay $   10.30    an hour.  If you have a valid Maine driver's license, a high school diploma or GEED, a current physical exam record, and a desire to serve your community by assisting youths in need, then send a letter and resume to:

 

Danielle Morse

Halcyon  House Director

 5 Commerce Dr.

Skowhegan, Maine 04976.