Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg PA YAP partners with youth justice child welfare behavioral health and education systems to deliver individualized wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.
YAPs model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families connecting them to local resources and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills meet goals and strengthen family and community connections
Status:Full-Time Salary
FLSA Classification:Exempt
Summary of the Position: Clinical Program Director provides strategic leadership clinical oversight and operational management for all clinical services within the program. This role ensures high-quality trauma-informed and evidence-based care for participants while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards licensing requirements and best practices.
Clinical Director supervises clinical staff direct service professionals guides program development and collaborates with internal and external partners to advance the organizations mission.
In addition to the summary above position may include Program Director duties that includes being responsible for the overall administration and oversight of all assigned program(s) within an assigned state. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the provision of participant services personnel management and budget management. Ensuring staff adhere to current job description providing direct supervision to staff and ensuring overall budget is met documentation follows regulations and all billing and collections are managed effectively and efficiently. Also includes being responsible for the development of additional programs state-wide and business relationships with state officials
Work Environment: This position primarily operates in office settings but includes fieldwork and community visits as needed.
Availability: The Clinical Program Director may work flexible non-traditional hours to meet program objectives and participant needs.
Salary $ 75.000-$80500
Qualifications/Requirements:
Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology Marriage & Family Therapy or related field.
Must be Licensed Practitioner with valid active license in good standing in their specific state as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
5-7 years of clinical experience including supervisory or leadership roles.
Program Director Role includes: 3-5 years of experience in youth services community programs and/or program development.
At least 1 year of leadership experience in human services youth development child welfare juvenile justice behavioral health education or related.
Proven experience in supervising and delivering behavioral health services.
Background in home and community-based service provision.
Excellent written and verbal communications
Proficient with computers and technology relevant to program management.
Strong leadership abilities and commitment to service excellence.
Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage required.
Benefits Available:
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Required Experience:
Director
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg PA YAP partners with youth justice child welfare behavioral health and education systems to deliver ...
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg PA YAP partners with youth justice child welfare behavioral health and education systems to deliver individualized wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.
YAPs model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families connecting them to local resources and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills meet goals and strengthen family and community connections
Status:Full-Time Salary
FLSA Classification:Exempt
Summary of the Position: Clinical Program Director provides strategic leadership clinical oversight and operational management for all clinical services within the program. This role ensures high-quality trauma-informed and evidence-based care for participants while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards licensing requirements and best practices.
Clinical Director supervises clinical staff direct service professionals guides program development and collaborates with internal and external partners to advance the organizations mission.
In addition to the summary above position may include Program Director duties that includes being responsible for the overall administration and oversight of all assigned program(s) within an assigned state. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the provision of participant services personnel management and budget management. Ensuring staff adhere to current job description providing direct supervision to staff and ensuring overall budget is met documentation follows regulations and all billing and collections are managed effectively and efficiently. Also includes being responsible for the development of additional programs state-wide and business relationships with state officials
Work Environment: This position primarily operates in office settings but includes fieldwork and community visits as needed.
Availability: The Clinical Program Director may work flexible non-traditional hours to meet program objectives and participant needs.
Salary $ 75.000-$80500
Qualifications/Requirements:
Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology Marriage & Family Therapy or related field.
Must be Licensed Practitioner with valid active license in good standing in their specific state as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
5-7 years of clinical experience including supervisory or leadership roles.
Program Director Role includes: 3-5 years of experience in youth services community programs and/or program development.
At least 1 year of leadership experience in human services youth development child welfare juvenile justice behavioral health education or related.
Proven experience in supervising and delivering behavioral health services.
Background in home and community-based service provision.
Excellent written and verbal communications
Proficient with computers and technology relevant to program management.
Strong leadership abilities and commitment to service excellence.
Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage required.
Benefits Available:
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.