School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

National Youth Advocate Program•Columbus, OH

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist to join its STAR School Based Team in Central Ohio, with opportunities at KIPP Columbus and Graham/Millenium Schools. Under the general supervision of a Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works with youth and families to support safe, successful community living. The role provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, support, case management, transportation, and coordination with foster parents and community partners. Compensation is $57,000–$63,000 plus a productivity bonus. The position requires community-based work and travel to serve youth and families. The therapist coordinates services, supports family reunification or stabilization, responds to safety and behavioral needs, completes documentation, and participates in supervision and quality improvement activities. The role calls for flexibility and responsiveness to youth, caregivers, families, system partners, and colleagues.

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, 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 remain flexible and responsive to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of the job.
Ability to work respectfully and sensitively with people from varied 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

Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services while meeting or exceeding established outcome thresholds.
Travel as required to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in accordance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Consistently meet 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, or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.