Child Parent Psychotherapy Therapist

Hope for Youth•Hempstead, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position with 35-hour workweek and flexible/hybrid schedule. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025! 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 child's sense of safety, attachment, and appropriate affect and improving the child's 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree and License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Individual must have a minimum of one year's experience with Child Welfare and foster care
Excellent written, verbal and computer skills.
Knowledge of child serving systems.
A valid NYS driver's license in good standing, computer knowledge, ability to timely complete documentation and related paperwork.

Nice To Haves

have knowledge in early childhood mental health, adult mental health, trauma-informed assessment and treatment to children and adults is preferred.
English/Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Function within Agency's 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

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, 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