School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

23h•$57,000 - $63,000

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist for its STAR School Based Team in Central Ohio, with opportunities at KIPP Columbus and Graham/Millenium Schools. The position provides services to children and families, working closely with youth, family members, foster parents, and community partners to support safe and successful community living. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. Compensation is $57,000–$63,000 plus a productivity bonus. The role is based in Columbus, Ohio, involves travel of up to 25%, and may require flexible and non-traditional hours. The person in this position is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team and support agency goals and co-workers. Employees must work respectfully and sensitively with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

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 and respectfully 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, 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 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, 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 weekly supervision.