Location: New York,NY, USA
The Family Center (TFC) is a nonprofit providing behavioral and mental health services, as well as social and legal services, to families affected by illness, crisis and loss. The Family Center has pioneered programming design and research to address the myriad of issues that challenge vulnerable New Yorkers and their families. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org to learn more.
The Family Center is looking for a Full-Time Behavioral Health Therapist who will provide evidence-based treatment to assist adult and pediatric clients in meeting their life goals. The Therapist works closely with all members of the Behavioral Health Care team and maintains a caseload of 25-30 individuals and families. The TFC Behavioral Health Services Department serves over 500 adults and children/youth annually.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adults and children, including individuals that have co-occurring disorders
Ensure care meets all trauma-informed best practice criteria
Employ all evidence-based treatment models with fidelity to developer protocols
Screen, assess and diagnose clients as foundation for person-centered treatment planning
Participate in reflective supervision of all cases, demonstrating progressive ability to critically assess own clinical work and actively engage with clinical supervisor to address areas in need of improvement
Timely completion of all documentation required for service billing
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes, but is not limited to, social workers, family coordinators, psychiatrists and ancillary agencies, such as the NYS Department of Education and the Administration for Children s Services, to provide services to families and clients affected by mental illness
Consistent follow up with all clients, and as appropriate, with families, to promote engagement and retention in services and to ensure all barriers to service access and use are addressed
Assist clients in obtaining additional services as needed
Provide crisis behavioral health services, crisis intervention services and crisis stabilization
Work collaboratively with other agencies and outside providers to ensure seamless integration of services, particularly for those with acute and complex needs
Present to community groups about clinical issues which arise when working with families with chronic/terminal illnesses, and with families headed by grandparent caregivers
Participate in treatment and recovery team meetings to address needs of high-risk clients
Conduct home visits as required
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Family Therapy
Licensed LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT by the state of New York
Minimum 4 years clinical service experience with TFC population or equivalent
Excellent writing skills, ability to submit documentation on a set timeline
Demonstrated success working on an integrated care team
Thorough understanding of DSM-V mental health diagnoses and treatment approaches for adults and children
Interest in working with children
Familiar with Evidence Based Models of treatment (MI, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT)
Ability to provide professional, confidential services to families and function in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
Spanish and/or Creole fluency
Location: This position is eligible for hybrid work. Our office is located at 493 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, which is conveniently located steps away from several public transportation options.
Starting Pay Range: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year. *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus*
Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Evening and Saturday hours may be required.
Employee Benefits: The Family Center offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a pension plan, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life Insurance, commuter benefits, a tuition reimbursement program, paid federal holidays, summer Fridays and other early leave days throughout the year, a generous vacation policy, and extensive professional training and development opportunities.
The Family Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
At The Family Center, we are dedicated to creating a positive work environment for our team. We value relationship-building and collaboration within and across its departments. We also greatly value and appreciate our team members, their well-being and work-life integration. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported and receive ongoing coaching, training and opportunities for growth. The Family Center is also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and has a DEI program that all team members have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to ...@thefamilycenter.org and put Full-time Therapist in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include your salary requirements. The Family Center appreciates the time that candidates put into their applications, and carefully reviews each one. Due to a high volume of applicants, however, the Family Center is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for further consideration.
Equal Opportunity
The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.