LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor, A Safe Way Forward

DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services

SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid 

$1,500 Hiring Incentive

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst’ s A Safe Way Forward Program (SWF) provides child welfare involved families affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) with comprehensive prevention services including therapeutic case management and evidence-based intervention modalities to address IPV. This joint prevention-clinical services model offers comprehensive trauma-informed services to the whole family, including the survivor of IPV, the person causing harm (PCH), and to children exposed to the IPV in the home. Range of services includes in-home visitation, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, individual, group and family counseling, psychoeducation and support, and referral to other appropriate services. The SWF program will serve a total of 65 families residing in Brooklyn.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SWF Clinician is responsible for the delivery of individual, family, couples, and group clinical interventions with members of the family system experiencing IPV. Approach to treatment is trauma-informed, strengths-based and emphasizes both short-term and long-term goals to restore and maintain Safety for all family members, Protect children from future exposure to IPV, and promote Healing and Improved Family Relationships. The qualified candidate will be responsible for adherence to reporting requirements and timelines and meeting programmatic outcome measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Community-based and home-based counseling and crisis intervention services for children, survivor parent and person causing harm referred to SWF program in accordance with all applicable ACS, OCFS and Family Court standards, instructions, and procedures
• Conduct assessments with family members to drive the development if individual, couple, and family treatment plans designed to restore Safety, and promote Stability and Well-being outcomes
• Participation in weekly rounds with Case Management Team to ensure integrated approach to case management and clinical services are aligned with family needs
• Training and Participation in the implementation of evidence-based/supported models of practice and treatment: Trauma-Focused-CBT (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- IPV (CBT-IPV), Domestic Violence Focused Couples Therapy (DV-FCT)
• Responsible for completing timely and accurate Clinical Progress Notes and Treatment Plans
• Responsible to maintaining case documentation and data entry into systems of record: Connections, PROMIS, ASARA and Accumedic
• Availability to assist with 24 hour on-call support to program personnel and clients
• Participation in weekly supervision, program meetings, trainings, and workshops to enhance professional development and advance program development initiatives
• Establish and sustain a workplace environment that is respectful and supportive of staff, all members of family affected by IPV, community service providers, and other external stakeholders
• Collaborate with other community-based service providers to advance family-specific needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Required
• Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma Required
• Prior experience working with families affected by IPV Preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English Required
• Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to anti-racism work
• Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends and to be on call for emergencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, and 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

SALARY RANGE:

$67,500 - $69,500 Per Year
Hiring Incentive of $1,500 after 500 worked hours