Foster Care Therapist (Lsw Or Lpc)

Foster Care (Community Based) Therapist   LSW or LPC

Pay:  Starting at $55,000-$60,000

Community-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team.  In this role, you will deliver Mental and Behavioral Health Services to our Foster Care adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families, who have been identified by public and private referrals and county agencies. Referral sources may include County Courts, Family and Children First Council, other County and non-County Agencies, self-referrals, schools, and healthcare providers. 

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work 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  

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Half-day Fridays throughout the summer  

• Excellent Compensation  

• Competitive productivity requirements  

• Productivity Bonus  

• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family  

• Retirement Matching (401K)  

• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)  

• Flexible Hours  

• Mileage Reimbursement  

• Phone Allowance  

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance  

• CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education  

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. 

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off.  If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.