Therapist - Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Company: Hope for Youth
Location: Hempstead
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Hope For Youth has a Therapist position open in its Intensive
Prevention Services Program to Nassau County in collaboration with
Nassau County Department of Social Services. This program, called
HEART - Helping Enhance Attachments & Remain Together. The HEART
program, assists with:
**Hope For Youth is offering a $1000 sign on bonus for this
position**
The primary goal of CPP is to support and strengthen the
relationship between a child and his or her parent (or caregiver)
as a vehicle for restoring the child's sense of safety, attachment,
and appropriate affect and improving the child's cognitive,
behavioral, and social functioning. While also supporting the
The program provides case management and therapeutic services to 50
clinical cases, shared amongst therapists, and provides additional
case management for 100 cases annually. The treatment modalities
used in the program are evidence-based. The current open position
is for a CPP Therapist. Candidates should have experience working
with both adults and children utilizing a trauma-focused lens. If
not yet trained in the CPP model, CPP training will be provided.
Hours accumulated can be used toward LCSW licensing.
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Therapist will be required to:
Qualifications for position: Master's Degree and License Required
(LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Experience needed: Individual must have a minimum of one year's
experience with Child Welfare and foster care; have knowledge in
early childhood mental health, adult mental health, trauma-informed
assessment and treatment to children and adults is preferred.
Excellent written, verbal and computer skills. Knowledge of child
serving systems.
Skills and knowledge required: A valid NYS driver's license in good
standing, computer knowledge, ability to timely complete
documentation and related paperwork. English/Spanish-speaking
preferred.
Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements:
This is a 40 hour/week exempt position. Background checks,
including fingerprinting, Staff Exclusion List, Statewide Central
Registry and Motor Vehicle Records; must drive own vehicle, climb
stairs, lift up to 50lbs, be willing to attend home visits, work
from various HFY locations, and conferences as needed.
Benefits package includes date of hire eligibility for
medical/dental/vision benefits, 403(b) Retirement Savings and
Flexible Spending Accounts, agency-paid life insurance and
disability, as well as Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits,
Pension plans and generous paid time off. Medical benefits include
90% Employer paid Health Insurance. Employees may be eligible for
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hope For Youth (HFY) is a leading provider of integrated, complex
care for cross system children, youth, and families on Long Island.
With programs that span both Nassau and Suffolk County New York,
HFY holds New York State licensing from the Office of Children &
Family Services, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services,
Office of Mental Health, and the New York State Department of
Health. HFY Residential Services are Accredited by the Council on
the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Our mission is to
facilitate positive change in the lives of children, youth, and
families. We accomplish this through programs that educate,
motivate, and empower individuals toward self-sufficiency. Hope For
Youth programs impact the lives of over 14,000 local children,
youth, and families annually. Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer. 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.
Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Keywords: Hope for Youth, Hempstead , Therapist - Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Healthcare , Hempstead, New York
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