Therapist

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

25 days vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement 403(b) matching up to 6%

Job summary

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) in New York seeks a Therapist for the Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) Team. This role involves providing trauma-informed clinical services to young men aged 16-24 in high-risk environments. The Therapist will engage participants in individual counseling and support them in developing crucial emotional and life skills.

Candidates must be LMSW or LHMC licensed in New York, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 25 vacation days annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience providing clinical services to young adults.
• Experience working with systems-involved/high-risk youth preferred.
• Strong relationship building and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to participants in various settings.
• Support youth in building coping skills and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with program staff to support youth progress.

Skills

Clinical services experience

Ability to build relationships

Crisis response

Group facilitation

Education

LMSW or LHMC, licensed in New York State

Job description

Job Summary

CASES seeks a Therapist for the Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) Team. The Therapist will provide trauma‑informed, community‑based clinical services to enrolled participants. ACES is a program serving young men ages 16‑24 residing in East Harlem or the South Bronx who may not have started but can strive to overcome threatening environments and system‑involvement to find the path to success. These young people will be engaged in high‑risk behaviors and voluntarily engage with the ACES program. We are looking for skilled team members who can envision a model based on the theory that young people regardless of roadblocks—violence, trauma, racism, gangs, incarceration, truancy, and unemployment—can engage in positive relationships to change behaviors and acquire life, education, and employment skills.

Job Title

Therapist

Salary

$73,000 per year

Shift Hours

Full‑time: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (35 hours per week excluding breaks).

Location

4 West 125th Street, New York, N.Y. 10027 with community‑based travel to all 5 boroughs.

Workplace Flexibility

Flexible—partially remote days such as drafting notes at home after coming to the office/community in the morning. Will include field work to all 5 boroughs.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide individual counseling to participants at home, in community settings, or in office
• Carry small caseload of 1:1 therapy
• Support youth in building coping skills, emotional regulation and positive decision making
• Collaborate with program staff to align services and support youth progress
• Facilitate workshops or small groups on topics such as anger management, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships
• Work with family support systems when appropriate
• Collaborate with team members for real‑time support in crisis or escalated moment and high‑needs cases
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation in databases and trackers when necessary
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners
• Participate in professional development training to better equip yourself to support the program and participants

What We Are Looking For

• LMSW or LHMC required, licensed in New York State
• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience providing clinical services to young adults that are hard to reach
• Experience working with systems‑involved / high‑risk you preferred
• Ability to build authentic and consistent relationships
• Experience with group facilitation and crisis response

Employee Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.