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National Youth Advocate Program
Wheeling, West Virginia

School Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45K - $48K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Wheeling, WV 26003
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 Salary/year
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

School-Based Therapist School hours, approximately 7am - 3pm, time will be split between 2-3 schools in Ohio County as well as some evenings as needed to meet client needs.

Salary - $45,000.00-$48,000.00 commensurate with experience. Candidate must hold a valid and current LGSW, LICSW or LPC Licensure in the state of WV.

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served.

This position works closely with youth, family, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working At NYAP Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 22 days off each year 11 paid holidays per year Student loan repayment assistance Tuition assistance Friday Summer hours Work anniversary trips Mileage reimbursement Peace Leave Parental Leave Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.

Travels daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. Completes all required training in a timely manner.

Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds. Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.

Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to ensure consistent progress and success on written plan goals. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with youth and family.

Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred. You hold a valid and current LGSW, LICSW or LPC Licensure in the state of WV.

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served. Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function. Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others. Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones 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 $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability If this describes YOU, please apply today! nyap.org National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year.

Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Who we areOur organization was established in Ohio and we continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family mental health services and case management to youth and families across multiple school sites. Coordinate community-based services and perform safety assessments and crisis response to ensure client stability.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field and a valid LGSW, LICSW, or LPC license in West Virginia. Preference is given to candidates with 2 years of direct service experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCultural CompetencyMicrosoft OfficePatient Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,002 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • On-site

Living in Wheeling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$829/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Wheeling, WV-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 days off each year
11 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips