Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Location
Pocono Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
This hands-on role involves providing direct therapeutic services, counseling, and personalized support to children, youth, and their families in home, community, and school settings. The consultant must also develop and implement tailored treatment plans while championing the organization's mission and core principles.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, along with strong clinical skills and coursework/training in Behavioral Modification and one year of experience. A specific license (LSW, LCSW, LPS, or LBSC) is required to work with children on the Autism Spectrum, and reliable transportation is mandatory.
Job description
Status
- Part
- Time
- Hourly
- FLSA
- Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position
- Behavior Consultant (BC) and Mobile Therapist (MT) candidate holding a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work. This is a hands-on position providing therapeutic services to children, youth , and families.
- Provide direct therapy and counseling: Engage participants and families to offer personalized support and guidance
- Develop and implement treatment plans: Create and execute tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual and family.
- Champion YAP's Philosophy, Mission, and Core Principles.: Embrace and advocate for Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.'s mission, philosophy, and core principles in all aspects of your work.
- Services are provided in home, community, and school settings.
- Opportunity for Licensed Supervision may be available.
Availability
Flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week.
Position offers competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursements.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Strong clinical skills and training or course work in Behavioral Modification with one year of experience
- License needed (LSW, LCSW, LPS, or LBSC) to work with children on the Autism Spectrum. (Licensed compensated at a higher rate)
- Experience in providing therapeutic services to youth and families
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Benefits
- Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
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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Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Voluntary Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Voluntary Dental