Mental Health Therapist (Residential Programs, CFTSS)

Overview:

Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons, but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Overall responsibilities include screening, diagnosis, treatment and guidance under the Children & Family Treatment and Support Services Guidelines. The clinician will be expected to provide both in person and virtual services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma informed, evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy for residents.
• Complete Licensed Evaluations (Assessments) to identify the child/youth’s behavioral strengths and weaknesses, determine medical necessity to provide/continue services and identify other potential services needed, provide a diagnosis.
• Develop Treatment Plans describing the child/youth’s conditions, detailing the scope of services to be provided, expected outcomes, frequency, and duration of treatment.
• Provide Crisis Intervention Activities for child/youth experiencing psychiatric, behavioral, or situational distress.
• Prepare appropriate and timely written documentation of all clinical services delivered in the Electronic Health Record.
• Work in collaboration with other inter-disciplinary team members. This includes facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and participating in meetings to discuss the program's needs.
• Participate in Family Treatment Conferences and intake interviews as needed, as well as meetings dedicated to admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and/or crisis management as needed.
• Train other staff in clinically relevant topics and help to create and foster therapeutic milieus based on the PBIS framework.

Work Environment:

This position will require travel to residential programs and office locations in Yonkers and in the Bronx. Virtual work one day/week is also available.

Expected Hours of Work:

You must be available to have flexible hours including evenings, shift hours vary depending on the needs of the child and family.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited program, in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related area required.
• Must have one of the following NYS (New York State) Professional Licenses OR have a Limited Permit with one of the below degrees:
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychoanalyst
• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Training and at least 2 years of experience in providing therapy/treatment services for at risk youth and families.
• 2 years of experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evidence-based psychotherapy interventions preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License Preferred
• Bilingual/Spanish Preferred
• Foster care experience Preferred
• Computer Proficiency, excellent writing skills to provide accurate and detailed note