IHBT Community-Based Clinician; BSW LSW

$63,000 - $63,000/Yr

National Youth Advocate Program - Washington Court House, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington Court House, OH

Social Assistance

About the position

The IHBT Community-Based Clinician position at the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is a vital role that involves working closely with youth, families, and community partners to provide advocacy and support. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the clinician will be part of an integral service team dedicated to helping clients live safely and successfully within their communities. This position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and crisis intervention. As a Community-Based Therapist, you will manage a small caseload, traveling daily to provide in-home services to youth and families. You will meet with each client 2-3 times per week, coordinating and monitoring services across various sectors, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services. Regular reviews and modifications of youth-based plans will be necessary to ensure consistent progress towards written goals. Building strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin is crucial, as is assisting in family reunification and stabilization efforts. The clinician will also be responsible for conducting safety assessments and providing crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as needed to ensure the safety and stability of the youth served.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served.
• Manages a small caseload, traveling daily to provide In-Home Services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Meets with each client 2-3 times per week.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and families in community 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 arrangements 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• LSW required.
• 2 years experience in providing both individual and family therapy, required.
• Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Experience with TF-CBT preferred.
• Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed.
• Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation with a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) preferred.

Benefits

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Flexible Schedule
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Retirement Matching (401K)
• Supervision Hours for staff working on Independent Licensure
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• CEU's and ongoing trainings/education