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 serving Lancaster City Schools in Lancaster, Ohio. The position works with youth and families to help them live safely and successfully in the community by providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. The role works closely with youth, family members, foster parents, and community partners, under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee. The position includes providing community-based services and coordinating care across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social-service needs. Compensation is listed as $57,000 plus a productivity bonus. Travel is up to 25%, and flexible, non-traditional hours may be required.

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, and a good driving record.
Automobile insurance with minimum 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 and respectfully with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficiency using 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

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 youth and families, in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete all 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 or stabilization efforts, or another permanent living arrangement 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 the team concept, agency goals, and coworkers.