School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)
About The Position
NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist for its STAR School Based Team in Cleveland, Ohio, with opportunities at Imagine Bella. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the Therapist works with children and families to support safe and successful community living. The role provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support while working closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. The position provides services in the community and coordinates care across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social service needs. It also supports family reunification or stabilization, safety planning, crisis response, and progress toward youth plan goals. The position requires timely documentation, meeting productivity expectations, and participation in supervision and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
- A valid advanced professional license as required and accepted by state or contract regulations.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $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 job function.
- Ability to work effectively with, and respectfully and sensitively serve, 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.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services while meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
- Travel as required 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.
- Consistently achieve 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 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 to support youth safety and stability.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
- Actively participate in weekly supervision.
- Support agency goals and coworkers through a team-oriented approach.
Benefits
- 22 days of paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Half-day Fridays during the summer
- Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families
- Paid parental leave
- CEUs and ongoing training and education
- Student loan repayment program
- Supervision hours
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Phone allowance
- Productivity bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
