Therapist / Licensed Professional of Healing Arts

Youth Advocate Programs; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs is seeking a Licensed Professional of Healing Arts (LPHA) to deliver individualized, family, and group counseling to youth facing serious emotional challenges. This fully remote position requires a Master’s degree, valid Texas licensure, and experience in mental health services. The LPHA will focus on empowering youth and their families while ensuring compliance with relevant protocols, benefitting from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical / Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Active professional licensure in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
• Experience in foster care and play therapy is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to youth in community settings.
• Document services and communicate with team members and supervisors.
• Attend Wraparound Team meetings as needed.

Skills

Experience in home and/or community-based mental health services

Knowledge of community resources

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Education

Master’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Status : Full Time Salary FLSA Classification : Exempt

Summary of the Position: The Licensed Professional of Healing Arts (LPHA) is responsible for providing individual, family, and group counseling to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.

• Services are provided in participants' homes or appropriate community settings and may include psychological diagnostic interviews, treatment planning, and counseling in group, individual, or family settings.
• The LPHA will focus on increasing the youth’s natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery.
• The LPHA is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participants' programs to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
• All services are delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines, YAP Standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Annual Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Qualifications / Requirements: Master’s degree in a human services field such as psychology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, counseling/therapy, or behavioral health is required.

Active professional licensure in psychology, counseling, or social work is required, with valid Texas licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

• Experience in home and/or community-based mental health services.
• Foster care experience is a plus.
• Play Therapy experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience in community work.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) applicants are required.

This position is considered fully remote.

Benefits Available:

• Medical / Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance. YAP does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.