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National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Lakewood, Ohio, United States, 44107

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National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Compensation: $55,000-59,000 + Productivity Bonus!

Are you ready to transform lives and make a lasting impact? At National Youth Advocate Program, our community-based therapists are the heart of our mission! Working directly in communities, bringing hope and healing to youth and families that need it! As part of an integral service team, our community-based therapists deliver life changing mental and health services to youth and their families referred by schools, healthcare providers, Family and Children First councils, county courts and more. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will help youth and families overcome challenges, working toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in their community! At NYAP, you’re not only a therapist - you’re a beacon of guidance and advocacy!

Working at NYAP

Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Fridays during the summer

Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, tuition reimbursement, and supervision hours

Productivity: Competitive productivity requirements, excellent productivity bonus structure

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family

And So Much More: Retirement Matching (401K), flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, paid parental leave

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served

Travels daily to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community 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

LSW or LPC required

Experience in providing both individual and family therapy

Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred

Experience with TF-CBT preferred

Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non‑traditional hours if needed

Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes

Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds

You have good computer and technology skills

Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Reliable personal transportation

Good driving record

Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Apply today! www.nyap.org/employment

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities/veterans.

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