Therapist- Youth ACT

Hope for Youth•Bay Shore, NY

About The Position

Looking to make a difference for youth and their families? Do you want to have a lasting impact on their future? Hope For Youth is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. Youth ACT is a program licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 to 21 who are at risk of entering-or returning home from-high-intensity services such as inpatient or residential treatment. Using a multi-disciplinary team approach, Youth ACT provides intensive, community-based support to help children with serious psychiatric needs remain safely in their homes whenever possible.

Requirements

LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT, limited permits
1 years' experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs.
Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, and ongoing daily access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
Conduct person-centered/individualized Family, Individual, and Group Therapy in the home, community and office spaces
Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner
Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
Liaise with DSS, schools and other child and youth collateral contacts
Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose and/or determine needs
Develop a treatment plan with the child/family to restore functioning and/or ameliorate behavioral health symptom.
Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.
Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary.
Provide crisis management and be on a rotation to cover crisis outside normal business hours.
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