Community-Based Child Therapist

Evidence Based Associates, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in behavioral health is seeking a dedicated Community-Based Child Therapist to provide high-quality services in the Bronx. This hybrid role involves direct clinical care and community engagement, requiring a strong clinical background and a commitment to trauma-informed practices.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement

CEUs at no cost

3 weeks PTO

Qualifications

• Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) or limited permit eligible in New York State.
• Experience with individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in community-based settings and virtually.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to clinical crises and coordinate follow-up care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Solution Focused

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology

Job description

Community-Based Child Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

CFTSS Clinical services are provided to children/youth and are intended to help identify and prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention. Services may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral conditions have not yet been diagnosed or to youth with a diagnosis for whom flexible community-based treatment is needed to correct or ameliorate a developmental delay or problem in functioning or capacity for healthy relationships. The clinician conducts a comprehensive assessment to determine if children/youth are eligible for CFTSS, makes recommendations regarding which CFTSS services are to be provided, and completes a treatment plan, which serves as a rehabilitative service package to support a child and family whose needs may be complex and/or require flexible nontraditional approaches. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive therapist to join our team, providing high-quality behavioral health services to individuals in the Bronx. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and a passion for community-based work.

This is a hybrid role and involves both direct clinical care and community engagement.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (List the functions that are key to achieve the goals):

• Provide individual and/or group therapy to clients in community-based settings and virtually as needed.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-building groups within community residences and for external clients (in-person or via telehealth).
• Conduct outreach to potential partner agencies for collaborative opportunities and community engagement.
• Travel throughout the Bronx as required to meet with clients at residences, community centers, or other appropriate locations.
• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies and funding source requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
• Respond to clinical crises with appropriate interventions and follow-up care coordination.
• Foster a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic environment.
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the organization's policies and procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:

• Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice
• Embraces youth-guided family-driven care
• Promotes teamwork
• Takes initiative
• Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration
• Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Solution Focused
• Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice
• Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency
• Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) or limited permit eligible in New York State.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to cultural humility and continuous learning.

Salary: $60,000 -

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B Retirement
• CEU's with no cost to you!
• 3 weeks PTO

EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs). As a ‘production company’, we focus on the implementation issues back stage so that EBPs and community-based providers can be the ‘stars’ on stage. Over the past 15 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health.

EBA offers a team of professionals with backgrounds in social services, juvenile justice, evidence-based programs, information technology and human resources. EBA’s interdisciplinary team brings a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in clinical services and program management related to community-based and evidence-based programs.

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