IHBT Therapist | Community-Based, Flexible Hours

National Youth Advocate Program; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days PTO + 11 Holidays

Half-day Fridays in summer

Comprehensive health care for you and

Parental leave

CEU and ongoing training

Student loan repayment

Supervision hours

401K and 401K matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist in Stark County, OH. The role provides individual, group, and family mental health services, with daily community-based visits to youths and families.

You will collaborate with foster families, youth, and partners, ensuring safety and progress per plans, while meeting productivity targets and documentation standards.

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.
• A valid advanced professional license as required by state/contract regulations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automotive insurance.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers and families.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to youth served and partners.
• Respectful and sensitive to diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports and represents 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.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintains productivity thresholds.
• Participates in on-call rotation for crisis support.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and families.
• Regularly reviews and updates youth plans to ensure progress.
• Builds and maintains relationships with foster parents and families.
• Supports family reunification and stable living arrangements.
• Provides safety assessments, crisis response, and stabilization services as needed.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and weekly supervision.

Skills

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Professionalism

Youth-focused approach

Education

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

2 years of direct service with youth and families

Valid advanced professional license

Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation

Tools

Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Desktop & mobile devices use

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist in Stark County, OH. The role provides individual, group, and family mental health services, with daily community-based visits to youths and families.

You will collaborate with foster families, youth, and partners, ensuring safety and progress per plans, while meeting productivity targets and documentation standards.