Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) 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 youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. The goal is to help children and families live safely and successfully in the community. The position provides community-based services and coordinates with youth and families, foster caregivers, and other service providers. It requires daily travel and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. NYAP offers training and continuing education opportunities, including topics such as PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, and FFT.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a comparable human services field from an accredited institution.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 Bodily Injury Liability.
Willingness to work flexible and 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.
Tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Ability to work effectively with and show respect and sensitivity toward people from varied 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

Support, represent, and extend NYAP's mission, vision, and values.
Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services while 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.
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 strong 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 to support youth safety and stability.
Follow a team approach and support agency goals and coworkers.

Benefits

Student loan repayment assistance of up to $1,200 per year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families, subject to benefit eligibility.
22 days off each year.
11 paid holidays per year.
401(k).
Summer hours off, including Friday afternoons.
Tuition assistance.
Work anniversary trips.
Peace leave.
Supervision hours for staff working toward independent licensure.
Flexible hours.
Mileage reimbursement.
Training and continuing education and development opportunities.