Therapist-OASAS/Other Licensed Professional (OLP) - Hope for Youth

Hope For Youth has an opening for a Part Time Therapist in our OASAS licensed clinic and Other Licensed Professional OMH program. 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're looking for a position working with youth in your community, this is a great opportunity to provide therapy and treatment to help them obtain a more stable, positive, and fulfilling future.

To be a successful therapist you must be ready willing and able to do the following always:

1. Knowledge of oversight agency regulations and documentation requirements and be able to function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
2. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to screen for substance related and/or mental health issues and determine appropriate level of care
3. Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
4. Conduct Individual, Family and group therapy.
5. Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
6. Attend meetings as assigned
7. Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.
8. Document, implement and update the treatment and/or individual service plan for clients as assigned.
9. Perform other duties as may be assigned and other related tasks as required by HFY policy, oversight agency and regulations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

60% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation

30% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings

10% Staff meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to have at minimum:

1. LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT, limited permits and/or CASAC

2. 1 year experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred

3. Driving; Driving positions require NYS License, in good standing and drivers must be 21 years of age or older

• Regular ongoing access to own reliable vehicle for client visits and transports

4. Computer knowledge and able to use electronic record.

5. Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting 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.).