Outpatient Therapist

Status : Part Time Hourly FLSA classification : Non-Exempt

Summary of Position : Outpatient / Therapist is responsible for the provisions of face-to-face clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, referrals, skills training, and counseling services designed to assist adults, child, youth, and / or families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the individual, child, or youth’s capacity to function in the community.

Availability : Flexible and Evening Hours are available.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other Human Services related field
• Graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
• OR has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
• OR the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) OR is Licensed in a recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
• Experience working in a behavioral health or mental health setting
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available :

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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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