MDFT Therapist

1 week ago

Hempstead, New York, United States Hope for Youth Full time
Job Title: MDFT Therapist

Hoppe For Youth is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate MDFT Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our prevention services team, you will play a critical role in providing time-limited, family-oriented, supportive and rehabilitative child welfare services to children and their families.

Job Summary:

The MDFT Therapist will work with a caseload of up to 12 clients at any time, providing individual clinical services, counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment services. The therapist will develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan, administer a mix of home, community or office-based interventions, and conduct collateral contacts as appropriate. The MDFT program will be conducted within a 3- to 6-month time frame, with a full course ranging between 30 and 60 sessions over 6 months.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop a comprehensive clinical treatment plan for each client
  • Provide individual clinical services to a caseload of up to 12 clients at any time
  • Administer a mix of home, community or office-based interventions
  • Conduct collateral contacts as appropriate
  • Prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other case-related information
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree/License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
  • Spanish and English-speaking preferred
  • Experience is preferred, and Hope For Youth will train in the MDFT model
Benefits:
  • 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