Child Parent Psychotherapy Therapist
Child Parent Psychotherapy Therapist
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USD 59000 - 60000
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Job Description
This is a full-time position with 35-hour workweek and flexible/hybrid schedule.
Hope For Youth has a Therapist position open in its Intensive Prevention Services Program to Nassau County in collaboration with Nassau County Department of Social Services. This program called HEART - Helping Enhance Attachments & Remain Together. The HEART program assists with:
**Hope For Youth is offering a $1000 sign on bonus for this position**
- Diverting a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care;
- Enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to his/her family at an earlier time other than would otherwise be possible; or
- Reducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.
This program utilizes Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) an intervention for children from birth through age 6 who have experienced at least one traumatic event for example neglect family conflict or the sudden traumatic loss of someone close and as a result are experiencing attachment or behavior challenges. HFY will train in the model.
The primary goal of CPP is to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his or her parent (or caregiver) as a vehicle for restoring the childs sense of safety attachment and appropriate affect and improving the childs cognitive behavioral and social functioning.
The treatment modalities used in the program are evidence-based. The current open position is for a CPP Therapist. Candidates should have experience working with both adults and children utilizing a trauma-focused lens. If not yet trained in the CPP model CPP training will be provided. Hours accumulated can be used toward LCSW licensing.
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Therapist will be required to:
- Function within Agencys policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
- Function within the agency policy and procedure as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.
- Support the child/family by providing them with the knowledge skills and tools necessary in order achieve optimal family functioning.
- Carry a caseload of up to 12 families.
- Achieve outcomes as outlined in the program guide/narrative
- Flexible schedule to accommodate program.
- Participate in treatment team case review and other meetings.
- Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.
- Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Provide support for other projects and locations; travel as needed.
- 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
Qualifications for position: Masters Degree and License Required (LMSW LCSW LMHC LMFT)
Experience needed: Individual must have a minimum of one years experience with Child Welfare and foster care; have knowledge in early childhood mental health adult mental health trauma-informed assessment and treatment to children and adults is preferred. Excellent written verbal and computer skills. Knowledge of child serving systems.
Skills and knowledge required: A valid NYS drivers license in good standing computer knowledge ability to timely complete documentation and related paperwork. English/Spanish-speaking preferred. 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 ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work.
Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements: This is a 40 hour/week exempt position. Background checks including fingerprinting Staff Exclusion List Statewide Central Registry and Motor Vehicle Records; must drive own vehicle climb stairs lift up to 50lbs be willing to attend home visits work from various HFY locations and conferences as needed.
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 like-minded mission-driven co-workers
- 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 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 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.).
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