Community Based Therapist- IIHS; LSW or LPC
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Community Based Therapist – IIHS (LSW or LPC)
Compensation: $61,000 – $65,000 per year
Sign-on Bonus: $2,500
At National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), our community‑based therapists are the heart of our mission. Working directly in communities, they bring hope and healing to youth and families that need it. As part of an integral service team, community‑based therapists deliver life‑changing mental and health services to youth and families referred by schools, healthcare providers, Family and Children First councils, county courts, and more.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, therapists help youth and families overcome challenges, working toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in their community. At NYAP, you’re not only a therapist – you’re a beacon of guidance and advocacy.
Benefits- Generous paid time off: 22 days of paid time off + 11 paid holidays, half‑day Fridays during summer
- Comprehensive health and wellness package for you and your family; paid parental leave
- Professional growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, supervision hours
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching; flexible hours; mileage reimbursement; phone allowance
- Provide individual, group, and family mental health therapy; case management; transportation; and other professional services to clients served
- Travel daily to provide community‑based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate and monitor services for youth and families in community mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services
- Regularly review and modify youth‑based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin
- Assist in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan
- Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable human services field from an accredited institution
- Licensed LSW or LPC required
- Experience in providing both individual and family therapy
- Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred
- Experience with TF‑CBT preferred
- Daily travel required; willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non‑traditional hours if needed
- Comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes
- Capacity to work respectfully and sensitively with persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds
- Good computer and technology skills
- Willingness to accept other job duties as assigned
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000 / $300,000 bodily injury liability
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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