Therapist

PURPOSE:The purpose of a Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) Therapist in Preventive Service Department is to provide the TST model for families with child(ren) (ages 5 and over) who are impacted by trauma and there may be risk for foster care placement. The Preventive Services Department provides child welfare services using Evidence Based models to ensure that families are able to provide safe environments for their children keep children safe in their homes and reduce the need for foster care. Prevention is an essential part of the child welfare continuum and requires a commitment to the wellbeing of all members of a client family. All services are provided in a familys home and community. POSITION OVERVIEW:The Therapist works with families to assess their needs develop intervention plans and deliver therapy sessions that are tailored to the familys unique circumstances. They collaborate with other service providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to the familys care. The therapist also plays a crucial role in monitoring the familys progress adjusting treatment plans as necessary and working towards successful case Therapist is a key figure in helping families overcome challenges strengthen relationships and create a safe and nurturing environment for children within the child welfare system. The Therapist provides all services in a clients home and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily within the clients home and communityLearn and implement the TST model Improve caregiver-child relationship as a way to restore the childs functioningIntegrate case management services with an assigned evidence base model to help families meet their basic needs to promote stability and reduce stressCollaborate and coordinate services with all providers working with the family to ensure the familys needs are adequately being addressedIdentify and evaluate riskConduct assessments including review of referral information identify and engage key participants identify strengths and weaknesses and collaboratively develop goals. Engage caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Provide services exclusively or primarily within the clients home and community. Adhere to the fidelity of the model. Work within the models structure regarding length of treatment case contacts interventions supervision and documentation. Participate in consultations with the model developer. Audio/video record sessions for training and supervision purposes. Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record including progress notes of treatment efforts and Family Services Assessment Plans enter data into PROMIS; prepare reports to Probation if required Work a hybrid schedule based on program needsComfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherenceWork a flexible schedule to meet the needs of familiesOutreach to generate referrals for programWork with a team to meet client program and division needsAdditional tasks as assignedCORE COMPETENCIES:Basic social work knowledge and understanding of stages of changeAbility to provide in home therapy and child welfare services Ability to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with of the use of family therapy principals to provide servicesUnderstanding of early childhood development and related theories and models of practiceStrong Assessment skills to evaluate dynamics and interactions within the family Ability to Implement strategies to improve family communication and supportEDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Mental Health Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Creative Arts Therapy or a related subject REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Bilingual/Bicultural preferredExperience working in the clients working in a Child Welfare JJI or Adolescent Focused and /or knowledge of Evidence-Based Models Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused work. Experience of working within diverse practice with familiesComputer Skills Required: Knowledge of Microsoft office requiredKnowledge and experience with the Connections system preferredWork Environment / Physical Effort: To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook forms laptop mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 associated with the position are those which may be encountered travelling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis or serious emotional is currently hybrid but can become 100% in person based on program need. If you join us youll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation27/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceWho we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative high-quality and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children teens and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions races cultural backgrounds gender expressions and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive teams to help support our mission and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with on Equal Opportunity: