MDFT Therapist - AFY Expansion

EAC Network • Brentwood, NY

12d • $28 - $32

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Part-Time MDFT (Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy) Therapist for our Alternatives For Youth Expansion Program. Are you passionate about supporting youth, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time MDFT Therapist to join the Alternatives For Youth - Expansion program. Salary: $28 to $32 per hour Schedule: Work up to 18 Hours (flexible work schedule) Location: 320 Carleton Ave in Central Islip, NY (Will be traveling throughout Suffolk). What Drives This Role: The MDFT Therapist is responsible for delivering home-based, office-based, and community-based clinical services to adolescents and their families enrolled in the Alternatives for Youth (AFY) program. This part-time position utilizes the evidence-based Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) model to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral challenges. The Therapist plays a critical role in strengthening family relationships, enhancing youth functioning, and supporting long-term stabilization through culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Psychology, or Substance Use Counseling (such as CASAC with a clinical master’s)
• Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a clinical setting
• Willingness successfully complete the MDFT model training and implement it with fidelity
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Suffolk County

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide MDFT sessions across home, community, and office settings, employing a strengths-based, trauma informed, family-centered approach.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in accordance with program protocols
• Collaborate closely with the MDFT Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and adherence to the MDFT model
• Participate in required MDFT training, supervision, and fidelity monitoring activities to maintain clinical excellence and model integrity
• Engage caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other key stakeholders to support therapeutic goals and system-wide alignment

Benefits

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth.
• We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.
• Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time