IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Franklin County

National Youth Advocate Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Packages

401K Matching

Job summary

The National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a full-time professional in Columbus, OH to provide impactful support for youth and families. This role involves delivering mental health services, case management, and advocacy. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and ideally have two years of relevant work experience. The position offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and generous benefits.

Ideal candidates will be flexible and possess strong skills in technology, as well as the ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of experience in direct service with youth and families preferred.
• Valid advanced professional license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services and case management to families.
• Travel daily for community-based services.
• Assess safety and provide crisis stabilization services.

Skills

Flexible work capacity

Proficient use of technology

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartphones

Tablets

Job description

Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43215 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Travel Percentage: Road Warrior | Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Compensation & Territory

Compensation: $63,000+ with productivity bonus and $2,500 sign-on bonus. Territory: Franklin County.

Job Overview

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.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Participates in on-call rotation to provide crisis support and crisis intervention for IHBT families.
• 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 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

• 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.
• 401K and 401K Matching, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.