Therapist- Youth ACT

Location: [Bay Shore, NY] Program: [Youth ACT]**New Hire Bonus: $1000**Bilingual (Spanish) Bonus: $1,500Looking to make a difference for youth and their families? Do you want to have a lasting impact on their future?Hope For Youth is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. Youth ACT is a program licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 to 21 who are at risk of entering-or returning home from-high-intensity services such as inpatient or residential treatment. Using a multi-disciplinary team approach, Youth ACT provides intensive, community-based support to help children with serious psychiatric needs remain safely in their homes whenever possible. Key Responsibilities:Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manualAdhere to state regulations and applicable code of conductWork within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomesConduct person-centered/individualized Family, Individual, and Group Therapy in the home, community and office spacesEnsure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent mannerAttend trainings and professional development as assignedLiaise with DSS, schools and other child and youth collateral contactsAttend daily team meetings and family meetings as assignedConduct comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose and/or determine needsDevelop a treatment plan with the child/family to restore functioning and/or ameliorate behavioral health symptom.Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary.Provide crisis management and be on a rotation to cover crisis outside normal business hours.Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations How You'll Spend Your Time:60% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training To qualify for this job, you need to be or have a minimum:LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT, limited permits1 years' experience working with children/adolescents and families preferredComputer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs.Valid NYS driver's license in good standingPhysical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, and ongoing daily access to own vehicle This opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35 hour work week (flexible hours) Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.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-workersDiverse Culture that promotes recognition and belongingAdvancement and supplemental pay opportunitiesFree Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition AssistanceEmployees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramsSpecial Events and Recognition AwardsVolunteer and Internship opportunities available withinBenefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment – Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.91% Employer-paid medical premiumsGenerous paid time offAgency-funded Pension PlanPre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, AflacAgency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disabilityLearn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.orgAdditional Pay Range InformationThe 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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