Therapist - KEYS BSFT

The New York Foundling•Staten Island, NY

About The Position

The New York Foundling is a New York-based nonprofit that supports children, families, and individuals through programs focused on stability, strength, independence, and well-being. The Brief Strategic Family Therapist provides intensive, in-home, family-centered treatment to youth and families with complex behavioral health needs. Using evidence-based models, the therapist works to reduce safety risks, strengthen family functioning, and decrease involvement with higher-level systems of care such as child welfare, juvenile justice, and hospitalization. The role emphasizes measurable outcomes, collaborative engagement, and culturally responsive practices to support sustainable family change.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area.
At least one year of clinical experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong self-management skills, including meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple tasks, completing documentation promptly, and maintaining accurate, current case records.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team and engage a diverse client population throughout treatment.
Ability to receive and apply feedback, pursue professional growth, and adapt to programmatic needs and changes.
Ability to manage stress, practice self-care, and maintain a high level of self-awareness.
Understanding of and commitment to complying with the New York State Central Register of Abuse and Neglect protocol, including reporting suspected abuse, maltreatment, or neglect of a child.
Comfort and ability to travel to and visit families in their homes and conduct safety assessments.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
A master’s degree from a U.S.-accredited educational institution, or a credential evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience.
Bilingual skills, as applicable.
Provisional licensure, as applicable.
Full licensure, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, in-home therapeutic services to an assigned caseload of up to 8 families, averaging 1 session per family per week, to reduce risk factors, increase protective factors, and support individualized treatment goals.
Engage caregivers, youth, and key supports in treatment, maintain 85–90% session attendance, address participation barriers promptly, and use engagement strategies to encourage consistent involvement and goal attainment.
Document case progression accurately and promptly in all databases to support treatment fidelity, tracking, planning, and compliance with model and stakeholder requirements.
Complete Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) by their due dates.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, community providers, and model and external stakeholders to connect families with resources and support treatment communication and planning.
Continuously assess family safety; address crises; and complete safety plans and incident reports promptly as needed, with an emphasis on reducing system involvement. This may include after-hours or on-call support.
Conduct comprehensive intakes, including initial assessments and risk screenings, and upload required consent documentation within 1–2 business days of intake completion.
Ensure accurate data entry, timely case openings, and clear family understanding of services.
Participate in required individual and group supervision, model consultations, trainings, staff meetings, and community outreach events.
Prepare video recordings for presentation at weekly model consultations.
Provide clinical case coverage for peers during absences or high-need periods and respond to coverage requests within established program timelines.