Family Preservation Therapist (LSW, LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Sharonville, OH

13d•$61,000 - $63,000

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time therapist to join its Family Preservation Team in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support that help children and families live safely and successfully in the community. The position provides community-based services and requires daily travel to youth and families. The role also supports agency goals and coworkers as part of a team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
A valid professional license as required and acceptable under state or contract regulations.
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 served, 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.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
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

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 individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services while 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 assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed to assure youth safety and stability.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.
Perform other duties as requested.
Follow a team concept and support agency goals and coworkers.