School-Based Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

The School-Based Therapist works under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee to support children and families. The role works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support to help those served live safely and successfully in the community. The position serves Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, and Marshall counties in West Virginia. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for evenings and weekends to meet the needs of persons served. The position pays $46,000 annually.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Ability to work effectively with, and show respect and sensitivity toward, people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct-service work experience with youth and families is strongly preferred.
A valid advanced professional license is preferred: LPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LGSW; license-eligible applicants are also considered.

Responsibilities

Perform work consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Develop, implement, and supervise behavioral plans based on the needs of the program, staff, families, and persons served.
Educate and instruct relevant school personnel, family service counselors, foster parents or guardians, and biological parents as needed about individual behavioral plans.
Establish and maintain contact with relevant community and school personnel to provide accurate monitoring.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of evaluations, behavioral plans, treatment plans, and progress.
Set appropriate limits with persons served according to the situation.
Transport persons served as needed.
Model appropriate and professional behavior.
Complete accurate progress notes, treatment and behavior plans, and assessments within required timeframes.
Interact respectfully and professionally with persons served, foster parents, guardians, community partners, peers, and the general public, in person and by phone.
Perform other duties as assigned.