Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Pike County program is seeking a qualified Behavior Consultant with a Masters degree. This role involves providing hands-on therapeutic services to children, youth, and families in a dynamic and impactful environment.
Key responsibilities include direct therapy and counseling, developing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring the effective implementation of these plans. The ideal candidate will embody and uphold the YAP philosophy, mission, and core principles in their work. License supervision opportunities may be available for eligible candidates.
Availability: Flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.
Qualifications/Requirements: • Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work; • Licensed Staff (LBS, LSW, LMSW, or LPC) or staff with BS Licensure is preferred; • Licensed staff (LBS, LSW, LMSW, or LPC) or BS Licensure is preferred. • Experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families; • Strong written and verbal communication skills; • Familiarity with treatment plan development and implementation is preferred; • Basic computer knowledge; proficient in Microsoft Office; • Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
Availability to work flexible hours Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current automobile coverage is required. Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
We do encourage non-licensed and licensed (BSL) applicants to apply.
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 • Activity and mileage reimbursement
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.