School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

National Youth Advocate Program•Circleville, OH

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist to join its STAR School Based Team at the New Story school in Circleville, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the Therapist works with children and families to support safe and successful living in the community. The role provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support in coordination with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. The position includes individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services. The Therapist coordinates and monitors community services, reviews and modifies youth plans, supports family reunification or stabilization, and provides safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization as needed. The role also requires timely documentation, meeting productivity thresholds, participation in quality-improvement activities, and weekly supervision. The position is based in Circleville, Ohio, and requires travel to provide community-based services. Compensation is $58,500 plus a productivity bonus. Listed benefits for eligible employees include 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, summer half-day Fridays, healthcare packages, paid parental leave, CEUs, ongoing training and education, a student loan repayment program, supervision hours, 401(k) and 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, 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 varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and 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

Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, 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 plan goals.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Assist with family reunification and/or stabilization efforts consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.
Support agency goals and coworkers as part of a team.