Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Evansville, IN 47715Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesTherapist - $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS ($500 at start, $500 at 90 days, $1000 at 6 months- requires good standing) Hours: M-F 9-5; with some non-traditional evening/weekend hours occasionally.

Compensation

$60k depending upon experience/education/licensure 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, foster parents, 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 NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! 22 Days Off Each Year!

Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off). Tuition Assistance Work Anniversary Trips! Peace leave Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure) Flexible Hours Mileage Reimbursement

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. 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 assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin. Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.

Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served 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. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.

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, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

If this describes YOU, please apply today! nyap.org NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org 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.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Who we areWe have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.

We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that.

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”

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides mental health services, case management, and advocacy to youth and families in a community-based setting. They are responsible for coordinating care, monitoring progress, and ensuring safety through crisis response and behavioral stabilization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a comparable human services field. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and at least 2 years of direct service experience with youth and families are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DocumentationCommunicationTime managementInterpersonal skillsCultural sensitivity

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Sign-on bonus $2,000
Student loan repayment up to $1,200/year
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
22 days off per year
11 paid holidays
401(k)
Summer hours off (Friday afternoons)
Tuition assistance