Therapist Job at MercyFirst
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health Programs/Services
SCHEDULE: Full Time /Hybrid
$1500 HIRING INCENTIVE
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Integrated Health Services fosters an environment of clinical care driven by the physical and emotional needs of the clients and families we serve. These services are carefully assessed and administered through best practice by qualified professionals for optimal health outcomes.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Clinicians provide trauma-informed, evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy services to youth in residential care and/or in foster care. They carry a caseload of 15 to 20 youths. Responsibilities include (but is not limited to) clinical progress notes, treatment planning, discharge planning, attending meetings and collaborating interdepartmentally and with external partners. Reports to the Clinical Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
$65,000 - $70,000 (Annual)
$1500 hiring incentive after 500 worked hours.
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
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REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health Programs/Services
SCHEDULE: Full Time /Hybrid
$1500 HIRING INCENTIVE
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Integrated Health Services fosters an environment of clinical care driven by the physical and emotional needs of the clients and families we serve. These services are carefully assessed and administered through best practice by qualified professionals for optimal health outcomes.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Clinicians provide trauma-informed, evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy services to youth in residential care and/or in foster care. They carry a caseload of 15 to 20 youths. Responsibilities include (but is not limited to) clinical progress notes, treatment planning, discharge planning, attending meetings and collaborating interdepartmentally and with external partners. Reports to the Clinical Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in social work with an LMSW or MHC-LP.
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of children and families.
- Knowledge of youth developmental stages and family dynamics.
- Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency's Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
- Use accepted techniques of assessment and intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment.
- Assist in psychiatric hospitalizations and crisis intervention.
- Provide clinical insight to treatment teams and provide clinical input into treatment planning.
- Prepare progress notes.
- Work collaboratively with other departments including Health Office, Foster Care, Residential Care, Care Management, AODs, etc.
- Adhere to Mandated Reporter rules and regulations.
- De-escalate emotional and/or physical outbursts using therapeutic crisis intervention.
- Understand and apply knowledge of child and adolescent development.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with co-workers and clients.
- A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
- 403B retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
- Free employee assistance program through National EAP
- Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
- Trainings to support professional and personal development.
- Employee wellness program
- Employee recognition activities
$65,000 - $70,000 (Annual)
$1500 hiring incentive after 500 worked hours.
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.