What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non- Exempt
Summary of the Position: The Outpatient- Master’s Level Therapist/ Community Specialist is responsible for the provision of “face-to-face” and virtual therapy services in clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, and referrals, skills training, advice, and counseling services designed to assist children, youth, and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community.
In addition, as an employee of YAP, the Outpatient Therapist – Master’s Level Therapist will assume an active role in improving the department/program outcome and overall organizational performance through participation in company quality improvement activities.
Competitive Pay Rates and Immediate Openings!
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Qualifications/Requirements: Master’s degree with a concentration in Human Services/counseling, and/or other related discipline with at least one(1) year of relevant experience in a comparable in-community environment preferred.
For Masters in Social Work, a license must be obtained and valid in NJ (LSW) or other Clinical License in your field of discipline (LAC, LCSW, and LPC).
- Experience working with children is required.
- One (1) year of relevant experience in a comparable in-community environment preferred.
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Speaking Applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM
- State Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
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.