Licensed Therapist-Children and Families

Hope For Youth is seeking a Licensed Therapist, which use the Multidimensional Family Therapist (MDFT) model. MDFT training is provided. The Therapist would be working in the Supervision and Treatment Program. The position is based in Suffolk County and will require frequent home visits to clients. Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. If you are looking to work in a clinical position that allows you to do hands on work and be an integral part of children and their families growth in your community, this position could be a great fit!

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

65% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation

20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings

15% Staff meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to have a:

• LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT
• 1 year experience working with children or adolescents
• A Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
• Computer knowledge and able to use electronic record.

• Access to a reliable vehicle that can be used on a regular basis for client visits, transports
• Excellent writing skills/time management.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
• Responding to all calls/emergencies via agency-provided mobile phone and/or via internet technologies
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle

Here are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off for all employees regularly working over 20 hours

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

• Training programs and Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits are also available

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

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.).