Community Based Therapist (LISW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

About The Position

School Based Therapist and Telehealth therapist; Contract SC - Spartanburg School-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the program. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community. There will be an element of office based therapy involved in this role. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
LSW or LPCA required; LISW LPC preferred
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
You have good computer and technology skills
Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned
Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing both individual and family therapy preferred
Experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.
Experience with TF-CBT preferred

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management and other professional services.
Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
Required to travel daily during summers and extended breaks to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with parents (families of origin and/or foster families), teachers, administrators and other school staff.
Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.