Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

National Youth Advocate Program•Columbus, OH

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist to join its team in Columbus, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works with youth and families to support safe, successful community living. The role provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support in close coordination with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. The position involves daily travel to deliver services in the community and requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid advanced professional license as required and accepted by state or contract regulations.
Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and a good driving record.
Automobile insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Ability to work effectively with and be respectful and sensitive to people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct-service work experience with youth and families is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
Coordinate and monitor community services for youth and families, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly review and modify youth-based plans to support progress toward written plan goals.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Assist with family reunification or stabilization efforts consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed to support youth safety and stability.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.
Support agency goals and coworkers as part of a team.