Crisis Stabilization Social Worker (LSW)

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Family health plan

Parental leave

CEUs & supervision

Student loan repayment

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Social Worker (LSW/LPC) to provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization for high-need youth.

The role focuses on individual mental health services, family reunification, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to help youth stabilize and transition back to community living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Ohio professional license (LSW or LPC) required.
• 2 years of direct service with youth and families in crisis preferred.
• Proficient use of office equipment and software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Responsibilities

• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services.
• Provides individual mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other care provider.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field

Tools

Computers and mobile devices

Job description

Crisis Stabilization Social Worker (LSW/LPC)

3; 12 hour shifts/week: two weekend shifts per month

Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Compensation

$26/day M-F + weekend shift differential Saturday & Sunday

Holiday and Overtime pay eligible

Benefits eligible

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: Ongoing training/education, CEU’s, and supervision hours


• And So Much More! Student loan repayment program, 401K Matching, phone allowance

National Youth Advocate Program is partnering with Franklin County Children's Services to provide mental and behavioral health care and crisis stabilization to those adolescents, youth and children who are displaced awaiting temporary or permanent home placements. In this role, the NYAP Crisis Stabilization Social Worker will work with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization 24/7/365. Based at the Columbus, OH FCCS offices and under the general supervision of the NYAP Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will be an integral contributor of an 8-member team providing services and oversite to displaced youth, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.


• Provides individual mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required.


• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other care provider

Minimum Qualifications

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


• A valid Ohio professional license (LSW or LPC) is required


• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families in crisis is preferred.


• 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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.