BSFT Therapist

Job Summary

If you are passionate about serving youth and families in their homes, have superior interpersonal & communication skills, desire to work in an environment with constructive oversight & focus on successful outcomes, we want you! We are seeking an individual with family-based clinical training and experience to implement Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT MODEL). The BSFT MODEL is a top researched community-based intervention model to treat families with children and adolescents ages 6-17 who present with various conduct problems. The BSFT Model eliminates child/adolescent presenting problems by transforming maladaptive family interactions into constructive and supportive interactions. More information on this treatment model may be found here: http://www.BSFTModel.org/. Duties include assessment, treatment, and documentation. Therapist will function as part of a BSFT MODEL team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation. Must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule based on families’ availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry Caseload of 8 families diverted from family court. Provide time limited evidence based Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) program to families with youths who are: at risk, experimenting or using substances.
• Rigorous ongoing training for certification in evidenced based model; ensure full compliance with implementation, delivery of the BSFT program and stringent clinical and administrative requirements.
• Be available and flexible to families on a 24/7 basis, outside of regular business hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct a combination of home and office visits, virtual and tele-conference and when necessary, phone sessions
• Ensure that program services are goal directed and ensure length of service requirements are met as defined by ACS.
• Prepare and Submit Progress Notes, Service Plans, enter data into several database systems and other time related material associated with the monitoring of a family.
• Coordinate referrals and linkages within the community for children and families.
• Collaborating with other agency and community support services
• Participate in weekly Supervision and Unit meeting with Supervisor
• Manage assigned caseload and provide coverage for peer's caseload as needed, provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with assigned BSFT model.
• Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses and individualized treatment planning
• Comply with all record keeping & documentation requirements
• Participating in Free BSFT Introductory Training
• Complete model specific documentation
• Complete all related BSFT documentation including Case Aide contact log and Case Aide task list.
• Utilize and manage both the CONNECTIONS and PROMIS application toward Caseload Accuracy, Case Assignments and Case Contacts.
• Adherence to NYC/NYS regulations, policies and procedures
• Other tasks assigned by Supervisor/ Director
• Ensure client consumer letters are sent and correspondence is consistent
• Assist in preparing cases for audits and case closure
• Qualifications and position requirements

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience (internships included) in Child Welfare desired
• Master’s Degree required
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Willing to work in the homes and community
• Ability to have effective time management and flexibility are key
• Be available for emergencies and crises during evenings/weekends.
• Optimistic about change and have a “do what it takes” attitude.
• Must be able to work effectively with a team.
• Work schedule based on program needs and is subject to change where necessary

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

This position requires the ability to move throughout the facility and perform tasks that may include:

• Standing or sitting for extended periods
• Bending, squatting, or reaching
• Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds

These physical requirements are essential functions of the role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

EEO Statement

Community Mediation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all persons in employment-related decisions, including hiring, promotions, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently employed by Community Mediation Services (CMS)?
• Have you previously been employed by Community Mediation Services (CMS)?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• clinical experience (internships included) in Child Welfare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamaica, NY 11432

Salary : $68,000