Therapist - Master's level *SIGN ON BONUS $500.00 when hired and $500.00 after 90 days based on performance*

*SIGN ON BONUS $500.00 when hired and $500.00 after 90 days based on performance*

Therapist to serve the following counties: Polk Hardee and Highlands Counties.

Flexible schedule with some non-traditional evening/weekend hours occasionally.

Who We Are:

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. 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.

WorkingAtNYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellenttraining andcontinuing education anddevelopment opportunitiesoffered on topicssuch as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!

• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 22 DaysOffEach Year! Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)SummerHours (reduced work schedule) Tuition AssistanceandWork Anniversary Trips!

PositionSummary

UnderthegeneralsupervisionoftheClinicalSupervisorordesigneethispositionworkstomakeameaningfuldifferenceinthelivesofthechildren andfamiliesserved.

Thispositionworkscloselywithyouthfamilyfosterparentsandcommunitypartnersprovidingcounselingortherapyadvocacyandsupport towardtheultimategoaloflivingsafelyandsuccessfullyinthecommunity as well as responding to crisis situations on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Activelysupportsrepresentsand extends themissionvision andvaluesof the organization.

• Providesappropriateindividualgroup andfamilymentalhealthservicescase managementtransportationand otherprofessionalservices meeting orexceedingestablished outcomes thresholds on behalf of personsserved.

• Travelsdaily toprovidecommunitybasedservicesto and on behalfofyouthandfamiliesin compliance with organizational contract andregulatoryrequirements.

• Completesall required documentation in atimelymanner.

• Completesall required training in atimelymanner.

• Consistentlyachievesestablishedproductivitythresholds.

• Coordinateand monitorservicesforthe youth andfamilyin thecommunityincluding but notlimitedtomentalhealthmedicaleducationalpsychologicalvocationalandsocialservices.

• Regularlyreviewsand modifiesyouthbasedplans toassureconsistentprogress andsuccesson written plangoals.

• Establishesand maintains strongrelationshipwith assignedfosterparents 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.

• Providessafetyassessment crisis response andbehavioralstabilizationservicesas required toassuresafetyandstabilityforyouthserved.

• Participatesin the Continuous QualityImprovementactivitieson a monthly/quarterlybasis.

• Activelyparticipates in the weeklysupervisionprocess.

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.

• Eligible to become registered intern or registered in licensure process (LCSW LMHC)highly preferred.

• Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.

• 100000/300000 Bodily Injury car insurance required.

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional 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 smartphones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

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.

If this describes YOU please apply and our talent acquisition team will review your experience and credentials.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical dental vision 401K student loan assistance and generous paid time 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.