School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC - Ravenna, United States - National Youth Advocate Program

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Ravenna, OH

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC;

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000

School-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the program. Serving students K-12 and maintaining continuum of clinical care in community & home settings throughout the summer.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community.

Working at NYAP

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Half-day Fridays throughout the summer
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• CEU's and ongoing trainings/education
• Retirement Matching (401K)
• Competitive productivity requirements
• Productivity Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management and other professional services.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family, including 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.
• Required to travel daily during summers and extended breaks to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with parents (families of origin and/or foster families), teachers, administrators and other school staff.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's level education required in Social Work or Counseling required.
• LSW or LPC required.
• A minimum of 1 year of master's level internship or work experience providing therapy services.
• The ability to provide mental health assessments.
• Experience developing treatment plans.
• Knowledge of case management services.
• Develop and facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students in the program.
• Maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community during extended breaks and throughout the Summer.
• Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, their family, teachers and administrators.
• Possess 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

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

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.