Community Therapist

Cayuga Centers•Auburn, NY

2d•$62,500 - $64,500

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is the longest-standing provider of Functional Family Therapist (FFT) in the United States, proud leading the way since becoming New York State's first accredited FFT provider in 2000. Our FFT program serves youth ages 11-18 and their families. This family-focused therapy operates on the belief that all families have strengths and are doing the best they can at any point. With FFT, the entire family unit works together to prevent out-of-home placement, intervene on behalf of family rebuilding, and unify the family unit. Families work together through three FFT phases of engagement: motivation, behavior change, and generalization with our licensed clinicians over 12-16 weeks.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Art Therapy with experience in strength-based family and children services - required
Licensed or Limited Permit preferred
Experience working with children and families in a community-based or "in-home" setting
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applies to individual and family functioning
Knowledge and experience in formulating clinical mental health diagnoses and/or impressions
Ability to engage families who may have been unsuccessful in mental health clinic settings
Ability to have flexibility in hours worked both routinely, to meet children and families when they are available, and occasionally, in response to crises which may occur at any hour of any day
Valid NYS driver's license - required
Use of a personal vehicle for driving to and from appointments and activities as assigned
Word processing: Including responding to emails and completing computerized documentation
Sitting for extended periods of time
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Walking distances
Walking up and down stairs inside/outside as well as inside and outside of homes
Exempt
We are looking for an applicant who is willing to work a flexible schedule that suits the youth and family needs
Full-time: 40-hour-a-week position that will require evening and possibly weekend hours

Nice To Haves

Licensed or Limited Permit preferred

Responsibilities

Apply and develop your clinical assessment, evaluation, and family mental health therapy skills
Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed mental health practice to help children, youth, and families identify their strengths and needs
Provide therapeutic case management
Learn an internationally utilized evidence-based mental health treatment model
Demonstrate an inclusive practice both in the office and in the field to support a diverse and accepting culture
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that shares your passion for children and families

Benefits

120 hours of Vacation
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 4%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection