• Job Description

  Req#: 356823

  Job Details

  Job Location: Newark, OH

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: Graduate Degree

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

  Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

  Foster Care (Community Based) Therapist (LSW or LPC)

  Compensation: $65,000

  Are you ready to transform lives and make a lasting impact? At National Youth Advocate Program, our community-based therapist are the heart of our mission! Working directly in communities, bringing hope and healing to youth and families that need it! As part of an integral service team, our community-based therapist deliver life changing Mental and Health services to youth and their families referred by schools, healthcare providers, Family and Children First councils, county courts and more.
  
  Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will help youth and families overcome challenges, working toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in their community! At NYAP, you’re not only a therapist – you’re a beacon of guidance and advocacy!
  

  
  Working at NYAP
  • Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
  • Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, tuition reimbursement, and supervision hours
  • Productivity: Competitive productivity requirements, excellent productivity bonus structure
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family
  • And So Much More: Retirement Matching (401K), flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, paid parental leave

  Responsibilities

  • Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served

  • Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.

  • Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.

  • Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.

  • Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

  • LSW or LPC required

  • Experience in providing both individual and family therapy

  • Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.

  • Experience with TF-CBT preferred

  • Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed

  • Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.

  • Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

  • You have good computer and technology skills

  • Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned

  Driving and Vehicle Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal transportation
  • Good driving record
  • Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

  Apply today!

  www.nyap.org/employment

  Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

  
  

  An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

• About the company

  We are National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP). We have a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families and have an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop. We provide opportunities and resources to youth and families through our innovative programs and services, and we strongly support and offer guidance to our dedicated foster parents. We work hard to build community support and advocate with public agencies and officials on behalf of youth and families. We are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity and are committed to supporting and protecting youth and families and to strengthening the communities we are proud to serve. We are NYAP.

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