Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

National Youth Advocate Program • Warren, OH

6h • $58,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Community Based Therapist - (LSW,LISW or LPC,LPCC) Compensation: $58,000-$60,000 Are you ready to transform lives and make a lasting impact? At National Youth Advocate Program, our community-based therapist are the heart of our mission! Working directly in communities, bringing hope and healing to youth and families that need it! As part of an integral service team, our community-based therapist deliver life changing Mental and Health services to youth and their families referred by schools, healthcare providers, Family and Children First councils, county courts and more. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will help youth and families overcome challenges, working toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in their community! At NYAP, you’re not only a therapist – you’re a beacon of guidance and advocacy! Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer! Health and Wellness : Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More : 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance Responsibilities Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community 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. Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin. Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan. Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• LSW or LPC required
• Experience in providing both individual and family therapy
• Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Experience with TF-CBT preferred
• Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed
• Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• You have good computer and technology skills
• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Experience with TF-CBT preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community 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.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served

Benefits

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More : 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees