Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

reading, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare, License Management, Medical Record System, Multilingual, Patient Care, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Retirement Plan, Set Goals, Social Work, Spanish Language, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
reading, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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

  • Behavioral Consultants and Mobile Therapists will identify behavioral goals, design appropriate interventions, and supervise the implementation of behavior modification plans tailored to the specific needs of participants and their families.
  • Duties include, but are 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.

The position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

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; and have experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families.
  • Prior experience providing mental health direct services to children, youth, and young adults.
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge; Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
  • Experience working in home, school, and community settings.
  • Position requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance coverage.
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance program
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule

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