HYBRID MDFT Therapist Bilingual Spanish and English

Hope for Youth•North Bellmore, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hope For Youth has an exciting and rare Therapist position opening in its PINS Diversion program. The Nassau County PINS (Person In Need of Supervision) Diversion program is designed to divert youth who are at risk, from PINS petitions that require court involvement. PINS Diversion services families with children up to the age of 18 in Nassau County. Families that apply for diversion services have issues including but not limited to school truancy, gang involvement, runaway behaviors, mental health and substance abuse issues. The PINS diversion program provides short term intensive in-home, family-centered interventions with an overarching goal that will prevent out of home placements, teach problem solving skills to the families, and linkage to a community-based system of care. A unique component to the diversion program is the incorporation of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). MDFT is an evidence-based program designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Paid training in this model provided to the hired Therapist during normal work hours at no cost.

Requirements

License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Spanish and English-speaking required
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
Flexible schedule to accommodate program
Knowledge of child serving systems
Experience with adolescents

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

MDFT Therapists function within Agency's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
MDFT Therapists function within the agency policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.
MDFT Therapists provide support to the clients and families-i.e., the knowledge, skills and tools necessary in order for them to maintain the child in their home.
MDFT Therapists achieve successful outcomes within the guidelines outlined in NYS, County and HFY policy and procedure (shared).
MDFT Therapists 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
In accordance with agency policy and procedures, the MDFT Therapists will be a Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) and will develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan that includes counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment services for youth with a High acuity level for behavior and trauma as determined by the CANS-NY.
MDFT Therapists provide individual clinical services to a caseload of up to 12 clients at any time and the program will service up to 50 clinical cases total annually.
The MDFT Therapist training program will be conducted within a 3- to 6-month time frame.
A full course can range between 30 and 60 sessions over 6 months, with clients seen 1 to 4 times a week as needed.
MDFT Therapists will administer a mixture of home, community or office-based interventions.
MDFT Therapists conduct collateral contacts as appropriate in school or community-based locations
MDFT Therapists prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes to document all contacts, interdisciplinary team conference documentation and other such necessary case related information.
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

Benefits

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment
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
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