Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The Clinician position is responsible for implementing and facilitating the clinical components of the YAP St. Louis program in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Facilitate up to 2 group psychotherapy sessions per week utilizing the Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) curriculum. • Individual and family psychotherapy may also be provided to program participants on an as-needed basis. • All services delivered in compliance with YAP policies, federal and state regulations, and with fidelity to the SPARCS model.
Qualifications/Requirements: Masters degree in a Human Services field required. Valid licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Martial and Family Therapist, or Independent-Level Social Worker preferred. Licensure as a Temporary Mental Health Counselor, Temporary Martial and Family Therapist, or Masters-Level Social Worker is acceptable with proof of a supervision contract with an approved independent-level supervisor. Applicable licensure must be in good standing with licensure board.
Experience Working with At-Risk Youth and Families: Experience facilitating groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills.
Position Requirements: • Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage. • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Benefits Available: • Voluntary Dental • Voluntary Vision • UNUM Supplemental Benefits • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 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.
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.