Therapist *$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment assistance

Summer Hours Off

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a full-time Therapist in Scottsburg, IN. The role involves counseling youth and families, advocacy, and community-based services to promote safety and stability.

A master’s degree in social work or related field is required, with licensure preferred and a valid driver's license. The organization offers extensive training, generous time off, mileage reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and comprehensive benefits including health

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 strongly preferred.
• Preferred valid advanced professional license: LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LMSW; license-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services and case management.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services for youth and families.
• Completes documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Maintains productivity thresholds and coordinates services across clinical teams.

Education

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

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Therapist for Scottsburg, IN

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS based on performance and productivity!** ($500 at start, $500 at 90 days and $1000 at 6 months)**
Compensation: Starting salary is $60,000 depending on experience, degree, and licensure.

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

• 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!
• 22 Days Off Each Year
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Summer Hours Off (half day Fridays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS based on performance and productivity!** ($500 at start, $500 at 90 days and $1000 at 6 months)**
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible schedules

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.
• Prefer a valid advanced professional license: LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LMSW, or license‑eligible.
• 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.

www.nyap.org/employment
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.

Who We Are

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans