Bilingual School based Therapist (LSW/LPC)

Job Details

Bilingual School-based Social Worker (LSW)

Pay : $58,000

School- based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support.

Working at NYAP

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Half-day Fridays throughout the summer
• Excellent Compensation
• Competitive productivity requirements
• Productivity Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Retirement Matching (401K)
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• CEU’s and ongoing trainings / education

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with youth, school staff & partners, parents and families of origin.
• Assists in stabilization efforts with youth consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• A valid professional license (LSW) as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• Bilingual Spanish / English fluency written and verbal.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000 / $300,000 bodily injury liability

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.