Contract Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Winchester, KY is seeking a Contract Therapist to support children and families in community-based services. The role requires counseling, advocacy, and coordinating with youth, families, and partners to promote safe, stable living arrangements.

Hours vary with youth needs; non-traditional hours may be required. A Master’s in Social Work or similar field and licensure (LPCA/LPCC) are required, along with a valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to serve foster caregivers and families.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services and case management.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with requirements.
• Completes all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Maintains productivity thresholds and coordinates services for youth and family in the community.
• Reviews and modifies youth-based plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and weekly supervision.

Skills

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field

Job description

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.