Family Therapist

Bobit Business Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking an in-home family therapist to provide services to children and families, addressing conflict and promoting family stabilization. You will apply evidence-based therapy approaches and maintain compliant documentation.

Travel to client homes and collaboration with providers are essential to ensure coordinated care. You will work with a Program Coordinator and supervision to maintain service quality, participate in team meetings, and handle related duties

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical treatment field required.
• One year of experience working in a clinical setting with high-risk children and families required.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in Family Therapy approaches and interventions required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home family therapy services to children and families to address conflict and support stabilization of the family system.
• Utilize evidence-based family therapy approaches and clinical interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, progress notes, and program reports in accordance with St. Dominic s policies and Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations.
• Collaborate with families, agency staff, and community-based providers to coordinate care and support services.
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator and other supervisory staff to ensure quality service delivery.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and supervision as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Clinical judgment

Computers

MS Office

Independence

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in clinical field

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home family therapy services to children and families to address conflict and support stabilization of the family system.
• Utilize evidence-based family therapy approaches and clinical interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, progress notes, and program reports in accordance with St. Dominic s policies and Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations.
• Collaborate with families, agency staff, and community-based providers to coordinate care and support services.
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator and other supervisory staff to ensure quality service delivery.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and supervision as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Master s degree in a clinical treatment field required.
• One year of experience working in a clinical setting with high-risk children and families required.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in Family Therapy approaches and interventions required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical judgment skills.
• Proficiency in using computers, email, internet-based systems, and computerized assessment/documentation platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact and complete assignments in a manner sensitive to the service population s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in home-based settings with children and families.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with clients, staff, and community partners.
• Regular use of computers and electronic documentation systems.
• Must be able to travel using public transportation, including subway systems where applicable.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
• Required to commute to other agency locations as needed.