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Clinical Therapist Matteson IL
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.
Salary: 56000 (Negotiable with two years of postqualifying experience)
Working At NYAP
- NYAPs commitment to doing what is best for children youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
- Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TFCBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
- Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family!
- 22 Days Off Each Year!
- Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
- Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
- Flexible Hours
- Mileage Reimbursement
Responsibilities
The Therapist position may include the following as well as other duties assigned:
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 youths primary family or other permanent living
arrangement consistent with the youths 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
Masters 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.
A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.
A willingness to work flexible and nontraditional 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.
If this describes YOU please apply today!
NYAP also requires all of our employees regardless of your title/position to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100000/$300000. Please contact our HR department with questionsor
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and coworkers. 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
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and coworkers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
