Hope For Youth is seeking a Licensed Therapist, which use the Multidimensional Family Therapist (MDFT) model. MDFT training is provided. The Therapist would be working in its Court Programs. The position is based in Suffolk County and will require frequent home visits to clients.
Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. If you are looking to work in a clinical position that allows you to do hands-on work and be an integral part of children and their families' growth in your community, this position could be a great fit!
How you will generally spend your time in this job:
- 65% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation
- 20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
- 15% Staff meetings/supervision/training
To qualify for this job you need to have a:
- LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT
- 1 year experience working with children or adolescents
- A Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
- Computer knowledge and able to use electronic record.
- Access to a reliable vehicle that can be used on a regular basis for client visits, transports
- Excellent writing skills/time management.
- Ability to be flexible with scheduling (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
- Responding to all calls/emergencies via agency-provided mobile phone and/or via internet technologies
- Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle
This opportunity is being offered at a pay range of $60K-$64k/year based on a 35 hours per week, flexible hours.
Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth:
- 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
- Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment
- 90% Employer-paid medical premiums
- Generous paid time off
- Agency-funded Pension Plan
- Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts
- Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).
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