Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Parental leave

CEUs & supervision hours

401K with matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Lorain County, Ohio, seeks a full-time Therapist to join the Community Based Team. The role provides counseling, advocacy, and support to youth and families, with daily community-based service delivery and ongoing supervision.

The compensation includes $60,000–$63,000 per year plus a productivity bonus and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. NYAP highlights generous time off, health benefits, CEU opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with matching.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience with youth and families preferred.
• Valid advanced professional license as required by state or contract regulations.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers and families.
• Ability to be respectful and sensitive to persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to youth and families.
• Meets productivity thresholds and coordinates services across systems.
• Regularly reviews and updates youth-based plans to ensure progress.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with foster parents and families.

Skills

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our Community Based Team in Lorain County, Ohio.

Compensation: $60,000-$63,000 + Productivity Bonus!

$1000 Sign on Bonus!

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP:

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday's during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU's, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, 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 relationships 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.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

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

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.