Lancaster School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

National Youth Advocate Program • Columbus, OH

86d • $55,000 - $63,000

About The Position

School-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the program. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community.

Requirements

• Master's level education required in Social Work, Counseling or related Human Services field.
• LSW or LPC required.
• A minimum of 1 year of master's level internship or work experience providing therapy services.
• The ability to provide mental health assessments.
• Experience developing treatment plans.
• Knowledge of case management services.
• Develop and facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students in the program.
• Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, their family, teachers and administrators.
• Good computer and technology skills.
• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management and other professional services.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Required to conduct monthly home visits and travel daily during summers and extended breaks to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with parents (families of origin and/or foster families), teachers, administrators and other school staff.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Benefits

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday's during the summer!
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave.
• CEU's, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
• 401K and 401K Matching.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree