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Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Canton, PA
  • 24 days ago

    Highlights

    Summary of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking dedicated and qualified professionals in Bradford County as a Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist, you will provide therapeutic and consultative services to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges across home, school, and community settings. Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage and willingness to travel within assigned region.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCanton, PA
    IndustryLegal Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1975
    Websitehttp://www.yapinc.org

    Description

    Status: Part Time Hourly

    FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

    Availability: Flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week.

    Summary of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking dedicated and qualified professionals in Bradford County as a Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist, you will provide therapeutic and consultative services to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges across home, school, and community settings.

    This is a hands-on position providing therapeutic services to children, youth, and families.

    • Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
    • Deliver therapy and behavioral consultation using evidence-based practices
    • Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care
    • Observe clients in various settings to inform intervention strategies
    • Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet evolving needs
    • Opportunity for licensed supervision is available.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Master's 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 suite. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems (EHR) is a plus.
    • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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    About Company

    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.

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