Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Sharonville, OH

7d•$60,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist to join its team in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works directly in communities to support children and families. The role involves working closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support that helps youth live safely and successfully in the community. The position requires daily travel to provide community-based services and a willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours. The therapist coordinates services and supports youth and families through assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, and family stabilization or reunification efforts. The position is based in the Sharonville area of Cincinnati, Ohio, and pays $60,000–$62,000 per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid professional license acceptable under state or contract regulations, such as LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
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.
Demonstrated tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Ability to work effectively with and show respect and sensitivity toward people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support, represent, and extend the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation and training in a timely manner.
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 with the youth's primary family or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to support youth safety and stability.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.
Perform other duties as requested.