What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist / Licensed Professional of Healing Arts position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt
Summary of the Position: Licensed Professional of Healing Arts (LPHA) is responsible for providing individual, family, and group counseling to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
- Services provided in a participants home or appropriate community setting and may include Psychological Diagnostic Interview Examinations, treatment planning, and counseling in a group, individual, or family setting.
- The Licensed Professional of Healing Arts will deliver services targeting increasing the youth’s natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery.
- The Licensed Professional of Health Arts is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participants programs to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
- All services delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines, YAP Standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.
Annual Salary: $55,000-$65,000
Qualifications/Requirements: Master’s degree in one of the following human services fields required; psychology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, counseling/therapy, or behavioral health.
Active Professional Licensure in the practice of psychology, counseling, or social work required. Valid Texas Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Required.
- Experience in the provision of home and/or community based mental health services.
- Foster care experience is a plus.
- Play Therapy experience is a plus.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
Positions requires valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking Applicant is required.
Position is considered fully remote.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
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.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000