HYBRID MDFT Therapist Bilingual Spanish and English

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full-time Therapist position with 35-hour workweek and flexible/hybrid schedule. Training in MDFT model provided.

• Spanish and English-speaking required

Hope For Youth has an exciting and rare Therapist position opening in its PINS Diversion program. The Nassau County PINS (Person In Need of Supervision) Diversion program is designed to divert youth who are at risk, from PINS petitions that require court involvement. PINS Diversion services families with children up to the age of 18 in Nassau County. 

Families that apply for diversion services have issues including but not limited to school truancy, gang involvement, runaway behaviors, mental health and substance abuse issues.

The PINS diversion program provides short term intensive in-home, family-centered interventions with an overarching goal that will prevent out of home placements, teach problem solving skills to the families, and linkage to a community-based system of care.

A unique component to the diversion program is the incorporation of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). MDFT is an evidence-based program designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Paid training in this model provided to the hired Therapist during normal work hours at no cost.

Key Responsibilities :

• MDFT Therapists function within Agency's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• MDFT Therapists function within the agency policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.
• MDFT Therapists provide support to the clients and families-i.e., the knowledge, skills and tools necessary in order for them to maintain the child in their home.
• MDFT Therapists achieve successful outcomes within the guidelines outlined in NYS, County and HFY policy and procedure (shared).
• MDFT Therapists 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 MDFT Therapists will generally spend time in this job:

• In accordance with agency policy and procedures, the MDFT Therapists will be a Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) and will develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan that includes counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment services for youth with a High acuity level for behavior and trauma as determined by the CANS-NY. The MDFT Therapists will:
• MDFT Therapists provide individual clinical services to a caseload of up to 12 clients at any time and the program will service up to 50 clinical cases total annually.
• The MDFT Therapist training program will be conducted within a 3- to 6-month time frame. A full course can range between 30 and 60 sessions over 6 months, with clients seen 1 to 4 times a week as needed.
• MDFT Therapists will administer a mixture of home, community or office-based interventions.
• MDFT Therapists conduct collateral contacts as appropriate in school or community-based locations
• MDFT Therapists prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes to document all contacts, interdisciplinary team conference documentation and other such necessary case related information.
• Primary physical requirements of MDFT Therapists: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work. A vehicle inspection may be conducted during the interview.

Qualifications:

• License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
• Spanish and English-speaking required
• Experience is preferred, and Hope For Youth will train in the MDFT model .
• Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing

Other abilities of the MDFT Therapists (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT), include but are not limited to:

• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
• Flexible 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
• Knowledge of child serving systems
• Experience with adolescents

This opportunity is being offered at a salary set by the county that is based upon a 35-hour work week involving a combination of remote, office and field work. The hours are flexible around schedules based upon the needs of the clients.

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

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-workers

• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities

• Free T raining programs, F ree 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 disability

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Additional Pay Range Information

The 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.).