Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Lancaster County is seeking a dedicated Mobile Therapist (MT) to provide individualized therapeutic services to children, youth, and families in their homes, schools, and community settings. The Mobile Therapist delivers evidence‑based clinical interventions, completes assessments, and develops treatment plans that support emotional regulation, skill-building, family engagement, and overall mental health stability.
In this role, the MT works collaboratively with families, treatment team members, and community partners to ensure comprehensive, strengths‑based care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, flexible, and skilled in providing therapy in a variety of real‑world environments to meet children and families where they are.
Duties include but not limited to:
Availability for up to 40 hours; flexible hours. Position offers weekly pay and activity reimbursement.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master's degree in a human services field such as counseling, psychology, social work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related behavioral health discipline.
License Required (LSW, LCSW, LPS, or LBSC) to work with children on the Autism Spectrum.
At least 1 year of experience in behavior modification
Experience providing mental or behavioral health services to children, youth, or young adults is strongly preferred, consistent with IBHS expectations for Individual Services providers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with at-risk youth and families
Knowledge of community resources
Position requires insured reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
Benefits Available:
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.