HBCI Therapist

Jcca; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Differential for language/licensure

Job summary

JCCA is seeking an HCBI Therapist to support youth and families in home- and community-based settings across New York City and Westchester. The role focuses on crisis intervention, skill-building, and family-driven care to promote independence.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and NY licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LMHC/LCAT). Spanish language skills are a strong plus; salary ranges reflect differential for language and licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a related field.
• Valid NYS license: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAT.
• Experience with youth with serious emotional disorders, IDD, or complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical skills in family systems, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
• Spanish language skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term, evidence-based therapy and crisis support to youth and families.
• Conduct assessments, safety planning, and case management.
• Provide warm hand-offs to ongoing services and ensure a safe home environment.
• Adapt intensity of services based on evolving family needs.
• Document care, participate in supervision, and maintain a community caseload.
• Share on-call responsibilities weekly with supervision team; additional compensation for after-hours/weekends.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family systems

Trauma-informed care

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview: JCCA is a non-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families since 1822. With a commitment to high-quality programs, we provide essential services across New York City, and Westchester County, reaching over 16,000 individuals annually.

Summary: JCCA’s Home-Based Community Intervention (HCBI) program supports youth (ages 5–20) transitioning from inpatient or residential care, or at risk of placement. Our family-driven, youth-guided model brings crisis intervention, stabilization, and skill-building directly to homes, schools, and communities. HBCI utilizes a number of interventions, including: the active participation of the family and other natural supports, the utilization of promising practices and evidence-based treatment interventions focused on family and systems approaches, meaningful connections within the home and community, and preparations for transition to adulthood; all as applicable to the population served.

As an HCBI Therapist at JCCA, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through tailored interventions. This position is crucial in helping young people develop the skills they need for productive and independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term, evidence-based therapy and crisis support to youth and families
• Conduct assessments, safety planning, and case management
• Provide “warm hand-offs” to ongoing services and ensure a safe home environment
• Adapt intensity of services based on evolving family needs
• Document care, participate in team supervision, and maintain a community caseload
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as necessary to ensure effectiveness.
• Share on-call responsibilities with the Supervisor and other Interventionists on a weekly, rotating basis, where the Interventionists respond to crisis calls remotely after hours and on weekends. Additional compensation provided for on‑call rotations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related human services field required
• Must hold a valid New York State License: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAT
• Experience working with youth with serious emotional disorders, developmental disabilities (IDD), or complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in family systems, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed care.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based treatment models.
• Spanish language skills are a strong plus.

Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health, racial equity, and social justice.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

• Patience, flexibility, and a strengths‑based, client‑centered approach.

Salary: $62,400 - $64,920 - differential offered for Spanish language skills and/or NYS LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCSW or LCAT.