Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Collection Software, Documentation, Driver's License, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, License Management, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Microsoft Office, Patient Care, Philosophy, Psychology, Retirement Plan, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Provides hands-on therapeutic and behavioral support to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health needs in home, school, and community settings. The BC/MT develops individualized treatment plans, delivers evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes and functional improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct therapy and counseling.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Adhere to YAPs philosophy, mission, and core principles.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with families and service teams.
  • Licensed supervision may be available.
  • Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Masters degree in counseling, psychology, or social work or related field is required.
  • Licensed staff as a Behavior Specialist (LBS), LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT preferred.
  • Experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office suites.
  • Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage and willingness to travel within assigned region.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule; Non-Traditional Hours; some evenings and weekends may be needed.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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About the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org