Individual Family Therapist I

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

8d • $74,000 - $85,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Individual & Family Therapist is responsible for providing the clinical treatment for all youth within the program(s) to which they are assigned. The therapist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team, supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. They are expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). They are required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mental Health field.
• Licensure required (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC or LMFT).
• At least one-year relevant job or internship experience.
• Ability to function successfully on interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment for all youth within assigned program(s).
• Work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team.
• Support and carry out the functions of the ITM model.
• Focus on skill building and basic principles of behavior.
• Function as part of a team.
• Model pro-social behavior.
• Build positive relationships with all residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level