Therapist - Child-Parent Psychotherapy

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**Diverting a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care;Enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to hisher family at an earlier time other than would otherwise be possible; orReducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.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. HFY will train in the model. 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 theThe 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.To be a successful Therapist, you must be ready willing and able to do the following always:Function within Agency's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.Function within the agency policy and procedure as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.Support the childfamily by providing them with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary in order achieve optimal family functioning.Carry a caseload of up to 12 families. Achieve outcomes as outlined in the program guidenarrativeFlexible schedule to accommodate program.Participate in treatment team, case review, and other meetings.Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.Provide support for other projects and locations; travel as needed.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 obligationsTo qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:LMSWLCSWLMHCLMFT, limited permits1 year of experience working with childrenadolescents and families preferredValid NYS driver's license in good standingEnglishSpanish-speaking preferred.Physical Requirements: readwrite reports and log entries, walkingstandingsitting for prolonged periods, bendingstooping, kneelingsquatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wristfinger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for workThis opportunity is being offered as Full-Time, 40 hoursweekOnly candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.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-workers•Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging•Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities•Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance•Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs•Special Events and Recognition Awards•Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within•Benefit 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 premiums•Generous paid time off•Agency-funded Pension Plan•Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.•Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disabilityPlease include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.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:

Created: 2025-02-14