Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Lackawanna County Program is looking for a Behavior Consultant (BC) and Mobile Therapist (MT) candidate holding a Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work. This is a hands-on position providing therapeutic services to children, youth, and families.
Provide direct therapy and counseling: Engage participants and families to offer personalized support and guidance. Develop and implement treatment plans: Create and execute tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual and family.
Champion YAPs Philosophy, Mission, and Core Principles: Embrace and advocate for Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.s mission, philosophy, and core principles in all aspects of your work.
Opportunity for Licensed Supervision may be available.
Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
Availability: Flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week
Qualifications/Requirements: Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work Licensed Staff (LBS, LSW, LMSW, or LPC) or staff with BS licensure is preferred. Experience in providing therapeutic services to youth and families Proficiency in Microsoft Office (O365) (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) ; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus. Strong Communication and Organizational Skills Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current automobile insurance coverage required.
Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM Supplemental Benefits 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Direct Deposit Competitive Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule
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.
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.