Clinical Therapist

Clinical Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 ($500 first check and $500 after 60 days of onboarding)

Location: Winchester, KY

Compensation: $55,000 – $60,000 per year

Schedule: Flexible 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; nontraditional hours required at times

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 role collaborates closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support to help families live 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 seek in new team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education opportunities on topics such as PCIT, NMT, TF‑CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT, and many more.
• 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 salary and benefits, including a 401(k).
• Summer hours off (Friday afternoons).
• Tuition assistance.
• Work anniversary trips.
• Peace leave.
• Supervision hours for staff working toward independent licensure.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides individual, group, 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.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• 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 or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent 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.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of direct service experience with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Must hold a Kentucky license to practice therapy: preferably LPCA, LPCC, LCSW. CSW accepted.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible and non­traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth, 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 effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Student loan repayment assistance up to $1,200 per year.
• 22 days off each year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) with competitive match.
• Tuition assistance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.