What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist P/T position at Ohel Children's Home and Family Services?
Ohel’s Early Childhood Mental Health Program is seeking a warm, empathic, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC with excellent communication skills to provide mental health services to children under five and to their caregivers. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exemplary treatment while harnessing the latest evidence-based and innovative practice models. We cultivate a growth-centric culture that prioritizes continuous learning and strives to enhance accessibility to top-tier mental health care services.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a caseload in which you provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy on-site to children ages 0-5 and families.
- Utilize evidence-based practice models to ensure the efficacy and quality of treatment.
- Foster collaborative relationships with families, employing a strength-based approach to support therapeutic progress.
- Proactively engage with schools and other child-serving systems as necessary, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment of care.
- Complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Valid license or limited permit in the state of New York required (MSW, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC, LMFT, MFT)
- 2 years’ experience in delivering therapy to young children and families.
We are seeking a candidate with a warm, empathetic, and engaging demeanor who will connect with families while respecting parents’ expertise regarding their own children. Cultural competence is highly valued, enhancing the candidate’s ability to relate to the client base. Strong assessment and diagnostic abilities, as well as proficient documentation and writing skills, are essential. Two evenings, or one evening and one Sunday are required weekly.
This part time position (17 ½ hours) is based in Brooklyn.
Salary: $40,000 - $42,000
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000