Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)
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Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Community Based Therapist: Stark County (LSW LISW or LPC LPCC)
Compensation: $62000/year
Are you ready to transform lives and make a lasting impact At National Youth Advocate Program our community-based therapists are the heart of our mission! Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee this position works directly in communities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth families 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
- Generous Time off:22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays Half Day Fridays during the summer!
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
- Professional Growth:CEUs ongoing training/education student loan repayment program and supervision hours
- And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours mileage reimbursement phone allowance
Responsibilities
- 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 establish 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 trainings in a timely manner.
- Coordinates and monitors 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.
- Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
- 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 professional license as required and acceptable by state or contact regulations (LSW LISW or LPC LPCC).
- A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin and persons served.
- Capacityto 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.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
