School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

National Youth Advocate Program•Circleville, OH

21h

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist for its STAR School Based Team serving Lancaster City Schools in Lancaster, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the position provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support to youth and families, working with youth, family members, foster parents, and community partners to help youth live safely and successfully in the community. The role also includes case management, transportation, service coordination, documentation, safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization. The position requires a master's degree in social work or a comparable human services field, an advanced professional license acceptable under state or contract regulations, and the ability to travel and work flexible, non-traditional hours. Compensation is listed as $57,000 plus a productivity bonus. Benefits and other offerings include paid time off and holidays, summer half-day Fridays, healthcare packages, paid parental leave, CEUs, training and education, a student loan repayment program, supervision hours, 401(k) and matching, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and a phone allowance. Benefits are subject to eligibility under the company's benefit policy.

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 acceptable under 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 support 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 with and show respect and sensitivity to 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 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, or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.
Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure 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 co-workers.