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title: School Based Therapist
description: NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM is hiring for the School Based Therapist role
  in Wheeling, WV. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM |
| **Location** | Wheeling, WV |
| **Salary** | $48K/yr - $50K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $54,000 – $74,000 a year (median $64,000).

## Description

**School-Based Therapist**

**School hours, approximately 7am - 3pm, time will be split between 2-3 schools in Ohio County as well as some evenings as needed to meet client needs.**

**Salary - $48,000.00-$50,000.00 commensurate with experience.**

**Candidate must hold a valid and current LGSW, LICSW or LPC Licensure in the state of WV.**

**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, 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**

- Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 22 days off each year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Friday Summer hours
- Work anniversary trips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Peace Leave
- Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

**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.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Completes all required training in a timely manner.
- 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 ensure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with youth and family.
- Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

**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.
- You hold a valid and current LGSW, LICSW or LPC Licensure in the state of WV.
- 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, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

**Driving and Vehicle Requirements**

- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

[www.nyap.org/employment](http://www.nyap.org/employment)

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.

Our organization was established in Ohio and we continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.
## Skills

- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Lpc)
- Safety Assessment
- Supervision
- Word Processing
- Bodily Injury Claims
- Database Management
- Auto Insurance
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Human Resources
- Driving
- Equities
- Regulatory Compliance
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Transportation

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