Queens Per Diem Therapist

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

New Alternatives For Children is seeking a Queens Per Diem Therapist to provide evaluation assessments, treatment plans, and psychotherapy services. Located in NYC, this role requires working with children experiencing behavioral health challenges.

The ideal candidate must have an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC and a year of experience in children's mental health. This per-diem position offers $60/hour and requires availability on weekends or evenings for client support.

Qualifications

• At least one year of applicable experience in children's mental health or related area, working with children and families.
• Knowledge of and adherence to cultural competency guidelines.
• Willingness to work in clients' homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluation assessments to establish a diagnosis.
• Develop detailed treatment plans in collaboration with the child and family.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Complete documentation for Medicaid billing within deadlines.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Good communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is a nonprofit child welfare, health and social services agency in NYC that serves children with complex medical and behavioral health conditions and their families through a range of clinical programs, social services and onsite medical and mental health clinics.

The Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) are part of a new state initiative to meet the behavioral and emotional health challenges of children and youth covered by Medicaid and their families. CFTSS provides a range of clinical and rehabilitative services in the home and other community settings to identify behavioral health needs early and intervene to keep children on their developmental trajectory and avoid the need for higher end services and institutional placement.

NAC is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we are steadfast in our efforts to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Position Overview

• Title of Position: Queens Per Diem Therapist
• Position Type: Per-diem
• Pay Rate: $60/hour
• Location: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019. Service needed in Queens, New York
• Department/Program: The Children and Family Treatment Support Services

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive evaluation assessments to establish a diagnosis, where needed, and identify service needs.
• Develop detailed treatment plans that specify amount, duration and scope of services, developed in collaboration with the child and family. Perform ongoing review of progress towards goal and update according to required timeframes.
• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• Provide crisis intervention services that are immediate and designed to diffuse or resolve the precipitating stress – in-person or by telephone and with follow-up.
• Provide intensive individual, family, relationship based and supportive counseling focused on problematic behavior to promote socialization.
• Provide crisis avoidance and management counseling to prevent or reduce an active crisis and promote stability after the episode.
• Provide rehabilitative psychoeducation, strengths based service planning and supports to minimize negative behavioral health symptoms/emotional disturbances to further community participation.
• Availability to provide services at least one weekend day or after-school/evenings and to maintain a consistent schedule in agreement with family and approved by supervisor.
• Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes.
• Complete required and recommended trainings.
• Communicate regularly with NAC staff and respond to email and phone calls within 24 hours.
• Participate in supervision as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Must have an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC and be knowledgeable about trauma-informed care.
• At least one year of applicable experience in children's mental health or related area, working with children and families.
• Must follow safety precautions needed to protect child population.
• Must be willing to work in clients' homes and communities.
• Must have quick and easy access to a computer and printer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
• Knowledge of and adherence to cultural competency guidelines.

Required Skills

• Child welfare experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain good and timely communication with colleagues at ACS, NAC and community partners.
• Willingness to develop strong relationships, and ability to demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy for clients.
• Ability to establish strong interpersonal skills to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good mediation/conflict resolution skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.