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

National Youth Advocate Program•Canton, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time community-based therapist to join its Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) team serving Stark County, 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. The goal is to help youth live safely and successfully in the community. The position provides individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, crisis support, and coordination of community services. It involves daily travel throughout the service area, timely documentation, meeting productivity expectations, participation in an on-call rotation, and regular supervision and quality-improvement activities. Compensation is $65,000 plus a productivity bonus. Benefits and programs for eligible employees include paid time off and holidays, summer half-day Fridays, healthcare packages, paid parental leave, continuing education and training, student loan repayment, supervision hours, a 401(k) with matching, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and a phone allowance.

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, good driving record, and required automobile insurance coverage of at least $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to serve 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 the job.
Ability to work effectively with and show respect and sensitivity toward people from varied 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 while meeting established outcomes thresholds.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in accordance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and consistently meet 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 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 and permanent living arrangement.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.
Follow a team concept and support agency goals and coworkers.