IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Stark County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Canton, OH

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About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist for its IHBT team serving Stark County, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works with youth and families to support safe and successful community living. The role involves counseling and therapy, advocacy, case management, and support in coordination with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. The position serves the Stark County territory and requires daily travel to provide community-based services. Compensation is $65,000 plus a productivity bonus.

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, automobile insurance, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to serve foster caregivers, families of origin, and clients.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional.
Ability to work respectfully and sensitively with 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

Support and represent the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to youth and families in accordance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and meet established productivity thresholds.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide crisis support and intervention for IHBT families.
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 relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Assist with family reunification and stabilization efforts consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.