Therapist - Master's level

National Youth Advocate Program is looking for Therapists to serve Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

Flexible schedule with some non-traditional evening/weekend hours occasionally.

Who We Are: 

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 different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. 

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless! 

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families. 

 Working At NYAP 

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. 
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! 

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision  
• Parental Leave
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! 
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k),Summer Hours  (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips! 

Position Summary  

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. 

This position 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 as well as  responding to crisis situations on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served. 

• Travels daily  to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. 

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. 

• Completes all required training in a timely manner. 

• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds. 

• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, 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 relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin. 

• Assists in family reunification and/or stabiliza