**National Youth Advocate Program is looking for Therapists to serve Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties.** **Hours: M-F 9-5; 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 + **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 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. + Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis. + Actively participates in the weekly supervision process. **Minimum Qualifications** + Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. + 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred. + Eligible to become registered intern or registered in licensure process (LCSW, LMHC) highly preferred. + Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record. + 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury car insurance required. + A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the 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 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. The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. If this describes YOU, please apply and our talent acquisition team will review your experience and credentials. www.nyap.org/employment An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans **Who we are** **We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!** **The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.