Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off 22 days per year

11 paid holidays per year

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Nontraditional hours flexibility

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks an experienced therapist in Fort Wayne to provide counseling and advocacy for children and families. The role involves working with youth, foster families, and community partners to promote safety and independence in the community.

Starting salary is $60,000.00 with opportunities for growth, and the position may require evenings or weekends as needed. NYAP offers comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or comparable field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with youth and families.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services.
• Coordinates and monitors youth and family services across disciplines.
• Reviews and adjusts plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Supports foster caregivers and families while maintaining safety.

Skills

Youth and family counseling experience

Flexible/non-traditional hours

Cultural sensitivity and respect for a

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Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46805, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, National Youth Advocate Program is hiring a full-time therapist for our Fort Wayne area!

Starting salary - $60,000.00

Hours: Non-traditional hours required at times including evenings and weekends as needed.

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

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement

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.
• 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

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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record and must carry 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury Liability car insurance as required.
• 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, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or [e-mail]

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

“An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans”