Therapist- Youth ACT

Bay Shore, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65000 - 68500

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Bay Shore NY

Program: Youth ACT

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 client 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 symptom.
Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the clients 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 Youll Spend Your Time:

60% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation

20% Case documentation reports case related meetings

20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to be or have a minimum:

LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT limited permits
1 years experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with EHRs.
Valid NYS drivers 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 ongoing daily access to own vehicle

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

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please include a resume cover letter and salary requirements.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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

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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.)

Required Experience:

Location: Bay Shore NY Program: Youth ACT Looking to make a difference for youth and their families Do you want to have a lasting impact on their futureHope For Youth is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. Youth ACT is a program licensed by th...