Intensive Community Based Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Franklin County

National Youth Advocate Program•Columbus, OH

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist to join its Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) team in Franklin 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 community-based services throughout Franklin County and requires daily travel. The therapist coordinates and monitors services, supports family reunification or stabilization, and provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation, weekly supervision, and ongoing quality-improvement activities. Compensation is $63,000 plus a productivity bonus, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits listed for eligible employees include paid time off and holidays, summer half-day Fridays, healthcare, paid parental leave, professional development and supervision opportunities, student loan repayment, 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, a good driving record, and required automobile insurance.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in support 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 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 and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and consistently meet 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-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.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
Participate in monthly or quarterly Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.
Follow a team approach and support agency goals and coworkers.