Family Based Therapist

Status: Part Time Hourly                                                           FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: The Family Based Mental Health Therapist works in a co-therapy team to provide intense, time limited therapy to children and their families. The position holds individual, family, parent, and sibling therapy sessions as well as case management. The children are at risk of placement or need an intensive treatment modality. The position requires 2-3 evenings per week, and crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and experience in therapy, children services, or in a mental health setting.

• Or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in counseling, therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field of study with two (2) years or full time equivalent paid experience is required.
• Or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in counseling, therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field of study with two (2) years of full time or full time equivalent paid experience may also be considered for candidates.

Training is provided by Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.. Employees must complete training that is relevant to the position as required. CPR/FA Certification, Advocacy, Autism, MANDT Training, and Pre-Employment Trainings are required.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

$ 5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MASTER'S LEVEL STAFF

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.