Youth & Family Therapist - Home-Based Crisis Intervention

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) in New York is seeking an HCBI Therapist to support children and families with focused, evidence-based therapy in home and community settings.

You will deliver short-term interventions, perform assessments, safety planning, and coordinate crisis response, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Spanish language skills are a plus; NYS licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related human services field required.
• Must hold a valid New York State License: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LCAT.
• Experience working with youth with serious emotional disorders, developmental disabilities (IDD), or complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in family systems, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed care.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based treatment models.
• Spanish language skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term, evidence-based therapy and crisis support to youth and families.
• Conduct assessments, safety planning, and case management.
• Provide “warm hand-offs” to ongoing services and ensure a safe home environment.
• Adapt intensity of services based on evolving family needs.
• Document care, participate in team supervision, and maintain a community caseload.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as necessary to ensure effectiveness.
• Share on-call responsibilities with the Supervisor and other Interventionists on a weekly, rotating basis, where the Interventionists respond to crisis calls remotely after hours and on weekends. Additional compensation provided for on‑call rotations.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) in New York is seeking an HCBI Therapist to support children and families with focused, evidence-based therapy in home and community settings.

You will deliver short-term interventions, perform assessments, safety planning, and coordinate crisis response, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Spanish language skills are a plus; NYS licensure is required.