MDFT Therapist

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Therapist to provide essential support and rehabilitation services to children and families. This role involves developing clinical treatment plans, conducting individual therapy sessions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes. With a focus on meaningful work that makes a difference, this position offers a flexible 35-hour work week and opportunities for professional growth. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off, while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Free Training programs

Free Tuition Credits

Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

91% Employer-paid medical premiums

Generous paid time off

Agency-funded Pension Plan

Pre-tax savings plans

Agency-paid life insurance and disability

Special Events and Recognition Awards

Volunteer and Internship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT).
• Spanish and English-speaking preferred.
• Experience preferred; training in MDFT model provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive clinical treatment plans for youth.
• Provide individual clinical services to a caseload of clients.
• Conduct assessments and document all necessary information.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent computer skills

Knowledge of child serving systems

Experience with adolescents

Flexibility

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

Hope For Youth has been awarded a contract to provide Prevention Services to Nassau County. The Nassau Prevention Program is a program of time-limited, family-oriented, supportive and rehabilitative child welfare services, which are provided to children and their families for the purposes of: Averting a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care and enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to his/her family at an earlier time other than would otherwise be possible and reducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.

To be a successful Therapist you must be ready, willing and able to do the following always:

• Function within Agency's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Function within the agency policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.
• Provide support to the clients and families-i.e., the knowledge, skills and tools necessary in order for them to maintain the child in their home.
• Achieve successful outcomes within the guidelines outlined in NYS, County and HFY policy and procedure (shared).
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations.

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

• In accordance with agency policy and procedures, the Licensed therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) will develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan that includes counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment services for youth with a High acuity level for behavior and trauma as determined by the CANS-NY. The therapist will:
• Provide individual clinical services to a caseload of up to 12 clients at any time and the program will service up to 50 clinical cases total annually.
• The MDFT program will be conducted within a 3- to 6-month time frame. A full course can range between 30 and 60 sessions over 6 months, with clients seen 1 to 4 times a week as needed.
• Administer a mix of home, community or office-based interventions.
• Conduct collateral contacts as appropriate in school or community-based locations.
• Prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes to document all contacts, interdisciplinary team conference documentation and other such necessary case related information.
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work.

To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:

• License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
• Spanish and English-speaking preferred
• Experience is preferred, and Hope For Youth will train in the MDFT model.
• Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.

Other abilities of the Licensed therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT), include but are not limited to:

• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate program.
• Participate in treatment team, case review, and other meetings.
• Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.
• Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide support for other projects and locations; travel as needed.
• Knowledge of child serving systems.
• Experience with adolescents.
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work.

This opportunity is being offered as 35-hour work week, flexible hours.

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth:

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers.
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging.
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities.
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance.
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
• Special Events and Recognition Awards.
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within.
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums!
• Generous paid time off.
• Agency-funded Pension Plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org