Psychotherapist (Per Diem)

Psychotherapist Position

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.

The Psychotherapist works with children and their families to help them cope with trauma and a range of diagnoses. The Psychotherapist uses individualized treatment plans and a variety of non-medical trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments to support children and youth who are in foster care or who have been in foster care. Psychotherapy may work with the caregiver and child dyad, address thought processes, feelings, and behavior, as well as find healthier ways to deal with, and alleviate stress and symptoms.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly or biweekly individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions with children and families
• Work collaboratively with birth parents, foster parents, case planning team, medical team, and HCM team to meet treatment goals of children and youth
• Complete Annual Screenings for children and youth on caseload and as designated by MH Administrators
• Complete MH Intake Screenings, as requested
• Complete Complex Trauma Assessments, as requested
• Complete MH Screening packets at initial intake and quarterly to assess progress in treatment areas
• Develop appropriate treatment goals, evaluate therapy outcome, and write reports
• Monitor treatment plans and modify them when needed
• Collaborate with case-planning staff in providing suggestions for therapeutic interventions with clients
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed models (e.g., CPP, EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT+, PCIT)
• Participate in individual and group supervision, and evidence-based practice trainings and consultation calls, as needed
• Concurrently complete progress notes for each session and complete initial treatment plans, quarterly progress reports, and termination summaries
• Attend Family Team Conferences facilitated by the case planning department and complete Comprehensive Treatment Plans

Qualifications:

• LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW, or Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) required
• Experience providing therapy with children under the age of 5 required
• Experience with evidence-based models (e.g., CPP, TF-CBT, CBT+, EMDR) preferred
• At least two years of experience with children and families is preferred
• Experience providing family therapy preferred
• Ability to establish effective working relationship with supervisors, caseworkers, clerical staff as well as with youth and families
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive case reports
• Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement:

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John's Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.