Therapist

The Jewish Board•Staten Island, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapist provides Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and child welfare preventive services to families with children aged 0–5. The year-long CPP program uses weekly, play-based sessions to help strengthen caregiver-child relationships, improve behavior, foster secure attachments, and create a safe and nurturing home environment. Services are delivered primarily in clients’ homes and communities. The Therapist assesses family needs, develops and adapts intervention plans, delivers tailored therapy, monitors progress, coordinates with other providers, and works toward successful case closure. The role includes implementing the CPP model with fidelity, integrating case management, documenting services, participating in consultation and supervision, and supporting families in addressing challenges and basic needs. The position is currently hybrid, subject to supervisor approval and program needs, and may become 100% in person.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, or a related subject area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to provide in-home therapy and child welfare services.
Ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with families.
Understanding of family therapy principles, early childhood development, and related theories and practice models.
Strong assessment skills to evaluate family dynamics and interactions.
Ability to implement strategies that improve family communication and support.
Ability to travel within New York City while carrying work equipment weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure.
Bilingual/bicultural background.
Experience working in clients’ homes.
Experience with or knowledge of evidence-based models, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work.
Experience working within diverse communities.
Direct practice experience with families.
Knowledge and experience with the Connections system.

Responsibilities

Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily in clients’ homes and communities.
Learn and implement the Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) model and adhere to its structure and fidelity requirements.
Improve caregiver-child relationships to restore the child’s functioning.
Integrate case management with an assigned evidence-based model to help families meet basic needs, promote stability, and reduce stress.
Collaborate and coordinate with providers working with the family to address the family’s needs.
Identify and evaluate risk.
Conduct assessments, review referral information, identify and engage key participants, identify family strengths and weaknesses, and collaboratively develop goals.
Engage caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment and identify and overcome barriers to engagement.
Participate in consultations with the model developer and audio/video record sessions for training and supervision.
Maintain clear and concise documentation in the CNNX case record, including progress notes and Family Services Assessment Plans; enter data into PROMIS; and prepare reports to Probation if required.
Work a hybrid schedule as approved by the Supervisor and based on program needs, and maintain a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs.
Participate in group supervision and work toward professional development goals to improve adherence to the model.
Conduct outreach to generate program referrals.
Work with a team to meet client, program, and division needs.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.