Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment Worker

Job Description

Job Description

This position is part time with flexible hours based on the needs of the program and clients. 

Hope For Youth has openings for a Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Worker in our Child Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (CMHRS) program. CPST Workers assists children, and their families achieve stability in their home, set goals, and create interpersonal relationships. They  also provide crisis management and counseling. 

CPST services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child's treatment plan. CPST services include the activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth, family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as function OLP, to address identified rehabilitative needs with a comprehensive treatment plan. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic services
Support youth through psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational training
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes
Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with OMH guidelines
Deliver services that are trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competent
Assist with discharge planning and provide transportation as needed
Maintain documentation, reports, and case notes
Participate in supervision, training, and professional development

Master's Degree (or higher) in a related field and 1 year of experience working with children/adolescents and families
OR
Bachelor's Degree with certification in an Evidence-Based Practice (consistent with CPST services)
OR
Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of applicable experience (children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare, juvenile justice, or related field)

• Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing

• Reliable personal vehicle daily for work-related travel (mileage reimbursement available)

• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (Microsoft Office & EMR systems)

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job (walking, sitting, standing, bending, stair climbing, driving, etc.) 

This opportunity is being offered as Part-Time, 10-20 hour Weekdays/Weekends, based on client needs

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 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 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.).