IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Delaware/Union County

National Youth Advocate Program•Delaware, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist for its IHBT Team serving Delaware and Union Counties, 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 toward safe and successful community living. The position involves daily community travel, flexible and non-traditional hours, and participation in an on-call rotation to support IHBT families during crises. The role coordinates and monitors services across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social needs; develops and updates youth plans; supports family reunification or stabilization; and provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization. The therapist completes required documentation, meets productivity expectations, participates in quality improvement activities, and takes part in weekly supervision. Compensation is $63,000 plus a productivity bonus, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits for eligible employees include 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, half-day Fridays during the summer, healthcare packages, paid parental leave, CEUs and ongoing training, a student loan repayment program, 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 acceptable under state or contract regulations.
Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
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, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Ability to work effectively with and respectfully and sensitively serve 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, 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 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 in a timely manner and consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
Participate in the on-call rotation to provide crisis support and crisis 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 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 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.
Follow a team concept and support agency goals and coworkers.