Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program has a Savannah, GA contract Therapist role to work with youth in foster homes. 15-25 hours weekly; compensation includes $40-$45/hr for billable hours and $20/hr for meetings, trainings, and supervision.

A graduate degree in Social Work or related field is required; LCSW/LPC preferred but not required. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential for community-based services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• LCSW or LPC preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to support foster caregivers and youth.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and related professional services.
• Travel to provide community-based services to youth and families, complying with requirements.
• Completes required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Maintains productivity thresholds and coordinates services for youth and family in the community.
• Reviews and updates youth plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Builds strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Supports reunification and stable living arrangements in line with case plans.
• Provides safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Participates in CQI activities and weekly supervision.

Skills

Counseling skills

Flexibility in hours

Documentation & reporting

Communication with youth and families

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Savannah, GA 31406Position Type: ContractorEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesNYAP is seeking a Contract Therapist for our Savannah, Georgia location where the person in this role will be working directly with youth in our foster homes here at NYAP.

Hours: 15-25 hours per week with flexible days and times.

Compensation: $40-$45/hr. for billable hours. $20/hr. for meetings, trainings, supervision.

Contract Responsibilities 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.

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.
• Completes all required training 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 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.
• LCSW, LPC preferred but, not required.
• 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. 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, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.