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Hope For Youth has a Therapist position open in its Intensive Prevention Services Program to Nassau County in collaboration with Nassau County Department of Social Services. This program, called HEART - Helping Enhance Attachments & Remain Together. The HEART program, assists with:
**Hope For Youth is offering a $1000 sign on bonus for this position**
This program utilizes Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an intervention for children from birth through age 6 who have experienced at least one traumatic event, for example, neglect, family conflict or the sudden traumatic loss of someone close and as a result are experiencing attachment or behavior challenges.
The primary goal of CPP is to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his or her parent (or caregiver) as a vehicle for restoring the child's sense of safety, attachment, and appropriate affect and improving the child's cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning. While also supporting the
The program provides case management and therapeutic services to 50 clinical cases, shared amongst therapists, and provides additional case management for 100 cases annually. The treatment modalities used in the program are evidence-based. The current open position is for a CPP Therapist. Candidates should have experience working with both adults and children utilizing a trauma-focused lens. If not yet trained in the CPP model, CPP training will be provided. Hours accumulated can be used toward LCSW licensing.
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Therapist will be required to:
Qualifications for position: Master's Degree and License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Experience needed: Individual must have a minimum of one year's experience with Child Welfare and foster care; have knowledge in early childhood mental health, adult mental health, trauma-informed assessment and treatment to children and adults is preferred. Excellent written, verbal and computer skills. Knowledge of child serving systems.
Skills and knowledge required: A valid NYS driver's license in good standing, computer knowledge, ability to timely complete documentation and related paperwork. English/Spanish-speaking preferred.
Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements: This is a 40 hour/week exempt position. Background checks, including fingerprinting, Staff Exclusion List, Statewide Central Registry and Motor Vehicle Records; must drive own vehicle, climb stairs, lift up to 50lbs, be willing to attend home visits, work from various HFY locations, and conferences as needed.
Benefits package includes date of hire eligibility for medical/dental/vision benefits, 403(b) Retirement Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, agency-paid life insurance and disability, as well as Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits, Pension plans and generous paid time off. Medical benefits include 90% Employer paid Health Insurance. Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
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Hope For Youth (HFY) is a leading provider of integrated, complex care for cross system children, youth, and families on Long Island. With programs that span both Nassau and Suffolk County New York, HFY holds New York State licensing from the Office of Children & Family Services, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Mental Health, and the New York State Department of Health. HFY Residential Services are Accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Our mission is to facilitate positive change in the lives of children, youth, and families. We accomplish this through programs that educate, motivate, and empower individuals toward self-sufficiency. Hope For Youth programs impact the lives of over 14,000 local children, youth, and families annually. Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$70k-85k (estimate)
12/06/2023
05/06/2024
hfyny.org
FARMINGDALE, NY
25 - 50
1969
Private
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services