IHBT Therapist: Preble County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Eaton, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NYAP is seeking a full-time Therapist for its Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) team in Eaton, 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 helps youth live safely and successfully in the community. The role provides community-based services and coordinates care across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social service systems. Compensation is $63,000 per year, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. License reciprocity is available for those who qualify. The position requires daily travel to provide services to and on behalf of youth and families. The Therapist is expected to complete documentation and training on time, meet productivity and service outcome thresholds, participate in regular supervision and quality improvement activities, and work flexibly to respond to the needs of youth, caregivers, families, and partners.

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 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 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.
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 and represent the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Provide individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services.
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 and service outcome expectations.
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.
Support family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.
Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as needed to ensure youth safety and stability.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Participate actively in weekly supervision.
Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

22 days of paid time off.
11 paid holidays.
Half-day Fridays during the summer.
Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education units, ongoing training and education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
401(k) plan and 401(k) matching.
Flexible hours.
Mileage reimbursement.
Phone allowance.
$1,000 sign-on bonus.