IHBT Therapist: Greene County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Xenia, OH

9d•$63,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist to join its Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) team serving Greene County, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the Therapist provides counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support to youth and families to help them live safely and successfully in the community. The role works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners and provides community-based services, including daily travel to and on behalf of youth and families. The position requires a master’s degree in social work or a comparable human services field, a valid professional license as required by state or contract regulations, and the ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours. Two years of direct-service experience with youth and families and experience with TF-CBT are preferred. The role is based in Xenia, Ohio, and pays $63,000 per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a comparable human services field from an accredited institution.
Valid professional license as required and acceptable under state or contract regulations.
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.
Demonstrated tolerance and respect for others’ ideas and actions.
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.
Experience with TF-CBT.

Responsibilities

Support, represent, and extend the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services while meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation and training 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 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 needed to assure youth safety and stability.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Actively participate in weekly supervision.
Perform other duties as requested.
Follow a team-based approach and support agency goals and coworkers.