School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC): Jerusalem Elementary

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Toledo, OH

6d•$55,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time therapist to join its School-Based Therapy Team at Jerusalem Elementary in Curtice, 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 help children live safely and successfully in the community. The role includes community-based services and requires flexibility to respond to the needs of youth, caregivers, families, and partner organizations. The position pays $55,000–$58,000 per year. The employer describes paid time off and holidays, summer half-day Fridays, healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, professional development and supervision opportunities, a student loan repayment program, retirement benefits, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and a phone allowance. Benefits are available to eligible employees under the employer’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 clients.
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.
Tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
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.
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.
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 while meeting established outcomes thresholds.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in accordance 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, or with another permanent living arrangement 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.
Follow a team-oriented approach and support agency goals and coworkers.