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Therapist · $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS based on performance and productivity

Join to apply for the Therapist role at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP).

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS based on performance and productivity! ($500 at start, $500 at 90 days, and $1,000 at 6 months)

Starting at $60,000/yr based on experience, degree(s), licensure, and certification.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. The therapist works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

• NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core value we look for in new team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education on topics such as PCIT, NMT, TF‑CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT, and many more.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Student loan repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 22 days off each year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Summer hours (reduced work week).
• Tuition assistance.
• Work anniversary trips.
• Supervision hours for staff pursuing independent licensure.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcome thresholds.
• Travels daily to provide community‑based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and families in the community, 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.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides 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 a comparable human services field from an accredited institution.
• Strongly preferred: 2 years of direct‐service experience working with youth and families.
• A valid advanced professional license: LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LMSW preferred, or license‑eligible.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in 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 work respectfully and sensitively with persons from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.

If this describes you, please apply today! NYAP also requires all employees to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Individual and Family Services