School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

National Youth Advocate Program; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Half Day Fridays in summer

Health and family healthcare packages

Parental leave

CEUs and supervision hours

Student loan repayment program

401K and 401K matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Circleville, Ohio seeks a full-time Therapist to join the STAR School Based Team at New Story School. The role provides counseling, advocacy, and support to children and families toward safe community living.

Under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will deliver individual, group and family mental health services, participate in CQI, and collaborate with foster families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited program.
• Two years of direct service experience with youth and families preferred.
• Valid advanced professional license as required by state or contract.
• Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible/non-traditional hours for foster caregivers and families.
• Ability to be flexible and respectful with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proficient use of computers and common software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services and case management.
• Travels to provide community-based services for youth and families.
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinates and monitors services across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social domains.
• Reviews and updates youth plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts per the case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and stabilization services as needed.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and weekly supervision.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our STAR, School Based Team in Circleville, Ohio.

Join our team at the New Story school in Circleville!

Compensation: $58,500 + Productivity Bonus!

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.nyap.org/ohio/star

Position 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.

Working at NYAP:

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Fridays during the summer!
• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEUs, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More : 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 as required, 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.
• 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 relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youths primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths 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

• Masters 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 drivers 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 drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.