Therapist

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Fort Wayne, IN

15d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is hiring a full-time Therapist in the Fort Wayne area. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the Therapist works with children, youth, and families to support safe and successful community living. The position works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. This community-based role includes providing mental health services and coordinating with community partners. Non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, are required at times. The role involves daily travel to provide services to youth and families. NYAP offers training and continuing education, along with benefits for eligible employees. The organization has served communities and clients since 1978 and provides programs in prevention/intervention, positive youth development, out-of-home placement, and reunification/permanency.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a comparable human services field from an accredited institution.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, a good driving record, and $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability car insurance.
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, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for others’ ideas and actions.
Ability to work effectively with and be respectful and sensitive toward people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficient use of 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

Actively support, represent, and extend 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 outcome thresholds.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
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 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 assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to support the safety and stability of youth.
Follow a team approach and support agency goals and coworkers.

Benefits

Training and continuing education and development opportunities, including topics such as PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, and FFT.
Student loan repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their families.
22 days off each year and 11 paid holidays per year.
401(k).
Summer hours off, with Friday afternoons off.
Tuition assistance.
Work anniversary trips.
Peace leave.
Supervision hours for staff working toward independent licensure.
Flexible hours.
Mileage reimbursement.