School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

School Based Therapist- Northridge Local Schools

Pay: Starting at $55,000

School-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the program. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community.

Mileage reimbursement: $0.54 per mile

Phone reimbursement: $50 per month when using your personal device.

Generous Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance after 30 days of employment for qualifying loans

Free supervision for those employees seeking Independent Licensure hours

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management and other professional services.

Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family, including 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.

Required to travel daily during summers and extended breaks to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with parents (families of origin and/or foster families), teachers, administrators and other school staff.

Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s level education required in Human Services or Social Work

LSW or LPC required

A minimum of 1 year of masters level internship or work experience providing therapy services

The ability to provide mental health assessments

Experience developing treatment plans

Knowledge of case management services

Develop and facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students in the program

Maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community during extended breaks and throughout the Summer

Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes

Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, their family, teachers and administrators

You have good computer and technology skills

Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements:

Valid driver’s license

Reliable personal transportation

Good driving record

Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.