Therapist- Youth ACT

Hope For Youth, Inc; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

91% employer-paid medical premiums

Generous paid time off

Agency-funded pension plan

Free training programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hope For Youth, Inc is seeking a dedicated Therapist for its Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program in Bay Shore, NY. The role requires conducting individualized therapy for at-risk youth aged 10-21, and involves working directly with families and multi-disciplinary teams to provide intensive support. Candidates should hold an LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or limited permit, with at least one year of experience with children/adolescents. The position offers a full-time schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a salary range of $65,000 – $68,500 per year.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred.
• Physical requirements: read/write reports and log entries; climbing stairs; daily access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centered and individualized therapy in various settings.
• Develop a treatment plan with the child/family.
• Provide transportation for clients as necessary.

Skills

Experience with children/adolescents and families

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, EHRs)

Valid NYS driver’s license

Education

LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or limited permits

Job description

Location: Bay Shore, NY

Program: Youth ACT

• New Hire Bonus: $1,000
• Bilingual (Spanish) Bonus: $1,500

Looking to make a difference for youth and their families? Do you want to have a lasting impact on their future?

Hope For Youth is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. Youth ACT is a program licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 to 21 who are at risk of entering or returning home from high‑intensity services such as inpatient or residential treatment. Using a multi‑disciplinary team approach, Youth ACT provides intensive, community‑based support to help children with serious psychiatric needs remain safely in their homes whenever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual.
• Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist clients in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct person‑centered/individualized Family, Individual, and Group Therapy in the home, community, and office spaces.
• Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma‑informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Attend trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Liaise with DSS, schools, and other child and youth collateral contacts.
• Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose and/or determine needs.
• Develop a treatment plan with the child/family to restore functioning and/or ameliorate behavioral health symptoms.
• Apply agency‑identified Evidence‑Based Interventions best suited to meet the client’s needs.
• Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary.
• Provide crisis management and be on a rotation to cover crisis outside normal business hours.
• 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’ll Spend Your Time

• 60% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation
• 20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
• 20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training

Qualifications

• LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or limited permits.
• 1 year’s experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs.
• Valid NYS driver’s license in good standing.
• 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, and daily access to own vehicle.

This opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35 hour work week (flexible hours).

Benefits

• 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, 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.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $65,000 – $68,500 per year.