Outpatient Therapist - Licensed

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65.5K - $70.5K

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Job Description

Status: Full Time Salary

FLSA classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: Licensed 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 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)
  • Current Valid License in Social Work (LSW)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience working with youth and families
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.
  • Position requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance declaration page.

Benefits Available

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM supplemental benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Direct Deposit

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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Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides face-to-face clinical behavioral stabilization, counseling, and psycho-educational services to individuals and families. They are responsible for developing adaptive coping skills to help clients maintain community functioning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a clinical discipline and possess a current Social Work license (LSW). Experience working with youth and families is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Case managementCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary collaborationCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist - Licensed at Youth Advocate Programs a 7.7 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 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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About Youth Advocate Programs

Non-profit Organizations
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
UNUM supplemental benefits
Pet Insurance
Paid time off
Holiday Pay