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Therapist needed in Merrillville IN
Hours: 9am5pm MF full time. **It is important to know that non traditional hours are routinely needed**
Compensation: $55000 $63000 (dependent upon education licensure experience)
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.
Working At NYAP
- NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
- Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
- 22 Days OffEach Year!
- Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family!
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Summer Hours Off (half day Fridays)
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Parental leave
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.
- A current and valid LSW LISW LPCC LPC and/or LCPC is preferred but not required.
- Two years experience working with families and children.
- 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.
- Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability.
If this describes YOU please apply today!
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Who we are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency. NYAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
