Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Insurance, License Management, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Philosophy, Psychology, Retirement Plan, Set Goals, Social Work, Spanish Language, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: The Behavioral Consultant (BC) and Mobile Therapist (MT) candidate holds a Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and is a hands-on position providing therapeutic services to children, youth , and families.

Behavioral Consultants and Mobile Therapist will identify behavioral goals, design appropriate interventions, and supervise the implementation of behavioral modification plans that is deigned to the specific needs of the participants and their families.

  • Duties include but not limited to direct therapy/counseling, treatment plan development and implementation of treatment plans.
  • The person in this position adheres to and carries out the YAP philosophy, mission, and core principles.
  • Opportunities for licensed supervision may be available.

Availability: Position has a flexible schedule with up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work required.
  • Licensed Staff (LBS, LSW, LMSW, or LPC) or staff with BS Licensure is preferred
  • Must have experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
  • Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
  • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Reimbursements

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 the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org