IHBT Therapist: Lucas County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Toledo, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist for its Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Team serving Lucas 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 working closely with youth, family members, foster parents, and community partners to provide counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. Compensation is $63,000 per year, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and an additional $1,500 retention bonus after one year. The therapist provides community-based services and coordinates with youth, families, foster caregivers, and service providers. The position requires daily travel and a willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours. Employees are expected to follow a team approach and support agency goals and coworkers.

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.
Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours.
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.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with 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, 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.
Experience with TF-CBT is 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.
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.
Meet 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 goals.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
Assist with family reunification or stabilization efforts, or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Participate in weekly supervision.
Perform other duties as requested.