Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LSW or LPC)
Listed compensation
$55K - $59K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: West Unity, OH 43570Education Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesHybrid (Office/Community based Therapist) - (LSW or LPC) We are seeking a full-time Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to join our Team in West Unity.
Compensation
$55,000 - $59,000 To learn more about the program, please visit nyap.org Position Summary: Outpatient Mental Health Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work as part of an integral service team.
In this role, you will deliver Mental and Behavioral Health Services to adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families, who have been identified by public and private referrals and outside agencies.
Referral sources may include County and non-County Agencies, self-referrals, schools, and healthcare providers.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work 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: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance
Responsibilities
Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community 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 adolescents, youth and children as well as 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. LSW or LPC required; LISW LPCC preferred Experience in providing both individual and family therapy preferred Experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.
Experience with TF-CBT preferred You have good computer and technology skills Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Driving and Vehicle
Requirements
Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply today! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver mental and behavioral health services to children, youth, and families through individual, group, and family therapy. Coordinate community services and modify youth-based plans to ensure progress toward safe community living.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field with LSW or LPC licensure. Experience in individual/family therapy and TF-CBT is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LSW or LPC) at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
National Youth Advocate Program ranks #15 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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