Nassau County Juvenile Justice Services: MDFT Therapist (Hybrid)
Nassau County Juvenile Justice Services: MDFT Therapist (Hybrid)
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USD 65000 - 65000
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Job Description
This is a fulltime position with 35hour workweek and flexible/hybrid schedule.
The Juvenile Justice Services Program consists of case management restorative justice conferences and clinical services comprised of PINS Juvenile Offender/Juvenile Delinquents JDRaise the Age and Adolescent Offenders as referred by Nassau County Probation Department. The program design offers family focused treatment services that have been shown to be effective in addressing problems associated with risk of delinquency.
MultiDimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) is a SAMSA approved evidencebased treatment model that was developed to work with adolescents with substance abuse and behavior problems. The purpose of the model is to eliminate the adolescents substance abuse reduce/eliminate oppositional behaviors seen in school and in the community and to improve overall family functioning.
The MDFT therapist will develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan for each client and family based upon the intake information and various assessments. The therapist will provide individual clinical services to a caseload of up to 10 clients at any time and the program will service up to 40 clinical cases in total annually.
To be a successful MDFT therapist you must be ready willing and able to do the following always:
- 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
- Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed culturally and linguistically competent manner.
- Use the MDFT model to conduct Individual and Family therapy
- Attend caserelated meetings if possible or present a report.
- Attend trainings and professional development as assigned and attend meetings as assigned and
- required.
- Provide in home/community and in office treatment.
- Should be willing and able to be trained in an array of Evidence Based Interventions especially the MDFT model.
- 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
To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:
- LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT
- 1 year experience working with children or adolescents
- A Valid NYS Drivers License in good standing
- Computer knowledge and able to use electronic records.
- 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 driving own vehicle
This is FullTime position with a 35hour workweek with flexible/hybrid schedule
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
- Supportive likeminded missiondriven coworkers
- Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
- Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
- Free Training programs Free 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 Copay options available.
- 91% Employerpaid medical premiums
- Generous paid time off
- Agencyfunded Pension Plan
- Pretax savings plans: selfdirected 403(b) 529 Aflac
- Agencypaid life insurance and disability and for some positions longterm disability
Hope For Youth Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL) State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR) DMV record review criminal records screening reference checks physical exam.
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Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employees base salary and/or rate several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. years of relevant experience education licensing certifications other credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity etc.)
Employment Type
Full-Time
