Therapist, Mental Health

Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a contract Therapist for Fayette County, Kentucky.

Pay: $100 per hour of required therapy (2–3 sessions per monthpcs per youth based on level).

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 involves providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

• 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.
• 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 and training in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, αρ educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularachedly reviews and modifies youth‑based plans to ensure consistent progress toward 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.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Participates in the weekly supervision process.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Registered licensure (LPC, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT) required.
• Preferably 2 years of work experience providing direct service with youth and families.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity for flexibility and responsiveness to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job MAKEx. Demonstrates tolerance andugan respect for ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to work respectfully with persons from varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and relevant software.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Application Process:

If this describes YOU
, please apply and our talent acquisition team will review your experience and credentials.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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