Contract Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Contract Therapist to serve youth and families in the Winchester, KY area. The role involves delivering counseling, advocacy, and support to promote safety and community living outcomes.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, with LPCA/LPCC eligibility and valid driver’s license. Hours vary and may include non-traditional times; travel is required to reach families served.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent field from an accredited program.
• 2 years direct service experience with youth and families preferred.
• Must hold LPCA/LPCC license or be eligible to sit for exam.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family mental health services and case management.
• Travel daily to deliver community-based services under supervision.
• Complete documentation and trainings in a timely manner.
• Maintain productivity thresholds and coordinate services for youth and families.
• Support family reunification and safety planning as part of the case plan.
• Participate in supervision and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Crisis response

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Office software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Louisville, KY 40202 Position Type: Contractor Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

We are seeking a Contract Therapist for our Winchester, KY location.

Schedule: Hours will vary based on the needs and availability of the youth and families served and may include non-traditional hours.

Compensation: $45 per billable service.

Contract Responsibilities 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.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• 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.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• 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 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.
• 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 LPCA, LPCC, license or are already to sit for exam.
• 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.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• 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.

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.

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

Who We Are:

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.