MDFT Therapist - AFY Expansion

EAC Network; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Healthy Workforce Designation (C

401(k) plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

EAC Network in Central Islip, NY is seeking a part-time MDFT Therapist to join the Alternatives For Youth Expansion program. You will deliver home-, office-, and community-based clinical services to adolescents and families using the MDFT model.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Substance Use Counseling, plus experience with youth in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Psychology, or Substance Use Counseling.
• Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a clinical setting.
• Willingness to successfully complete the MDFT model training and implement it with fidelity.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs (evenings, possible weekends).

Responsibilities

• Provide MDFT sessions across home, community, and office settings using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, family-centered approach.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans with timely, confidential documentation.
• Collaborate with the MDFT Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in MDFT training, supervision, and fidelity monitoring.
• Engage caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other stakeholders to support therapeutic goals.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/MHC/MFT/Psychology/Substance Use Counseling

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY 11722

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Masters Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Join Our Team as a Part-Time MDFT (Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy) Therapistfor our Alternatives For Youth Expansion Program.

Are you passionate about supporting youth, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part timeMDFT Therapistto join the Alternatives For Youth - Expansion program.

Salary:$30per hour

Schedule:18 Hours (flexible hybrid work schedule)

Location:320 Carleton Ave in Central Islip, NY (Will be traveling throughout Suffolk).

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The MDFT Therapist is responsible for delivering home-based, office-based, and community-based clinical services to adolescents and their families enrolled in the Alternatives for Youth (AFY) program. This part-time position utilizes the evidence-based Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) model to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral challenges. The Therapist plays a critical role in strengthening family relationships, enhancing youth functioning, and supporting long-term stabilization through culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions.

What are the key responsibilities:

• Provde MDFT sessions across home, community, and office settings, employing a strengths-based, trauma informed, family-centered approach.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in accordance with program protocols
• Collaborate closely with the MDFT Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and adherence to the MDFT model
• Participate in required MDFT training, supervision, and fidelity monitoring activities to maintain clinical excellence and model integrity
• Engage caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other key stakeholders to support therapeutic goals and system-wide alignment

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Psychology, or Substance Use Counseling (such as CASAC with a clinical master’s)
• Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a clinical setting
• Willingness successfully complete the MDFT model training and implement it with fidelity
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Suffolk County

What We Offer:

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportivework environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.Our commitment to wellness has allowed us toearnthe Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.
• Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan. EAC employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.