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Family Based Therapist -Bachelor''''s Level

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Lebanon, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • $30 Per Hour

Highlights

Or Bachelor'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. Or Bachelor'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.

Numbers & Facts

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

Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $30.00

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.

Flexible Hours - Up to 40 hours per week; may include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and experience in therapy, children services, or in a mental health setting.

  • Or Bachelor'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 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 Provided.

  • 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)

  • 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 drivers license, current auto insurance coverage

  • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

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