School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC): Arcadia Local Schools
About The Position
NYAP is seeking a full-time therapist to join its School-Based Therapy Team at Arcadia Local Schools in Arcadia, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the therapist works with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support that helps young people live safely and successfully in the community. The role involves community-based services, coordination with service providers, and support for family reunification or stabilization. Compensation is $55,000–$58,000 per year. Benefits are available to eligible employees under the organization’s benefit policy.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
- Valid professional license as required and accepted by state or contract regulations.
- 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 the job.
- Demonstrate tolerance and respect for others’ ideas and actions.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse 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.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and a 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.
- Experience with TF-CBT is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support and represent the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
- Travel daily to provide community-based services to youth and families, in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete required documentation and training in a timely manner.
- 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 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 needed.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
- Participate in weekly supervision.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- 22 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Half-day Fridays during the summer.
- Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families.
- Paid parental leave.
- CEUs and ongoing training and education.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Supervision hours.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Flexible hours.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Phone allowance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
