Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Purpose
The purpose of the Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) Therapist in the Preventive Service Department is to implement the BSFT model with families having children between the ages of 6 to 17 years who present with various behavioral problems, including school truancy, substance use, conduct problems, and delinquency.
The Preventive Services Department provides child welfare services using evidence‑based models to ensure 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 family’s 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 family's unique circumstances.
They collaborate with other service providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to the family's care, monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and work toward successful case closure.
The 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.
All services are provided in the client’s home and community. Key Essential Functions
Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with every family member that has or should have a relationship with the youth who has identified needs Provide direct clinical treatment to the entire family using the BSFT model theory and techniques Take responsibility for family progress and outcomes as the leader of the therapeutic relationship Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with relevant community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, probation officers, judges, schools, etc.) Integrate case management services with an assigned evidence‑based model to help families meet their basic needs, promote stability, and reduce stress Transform negative interactions into positive and collaborative interactions Focus on family strengths (defined from an interactional perspective) Conduct assessments, including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, assess strengths and weaknesses, and collaboratively develop goals Videotape all family therapy sessions with consent Conduct family therapy in a place and at a time most convenient to the family Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts for peer, supervisory, model expert, and ACS review and feedback Adhere to the fidelity of the model, including length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation Enter documentation in the OCFS and ACS Database System (PROMIS and CNNX) Collaborate with child welfare and follow ACS guidelines for preventive services, especially safety and risk aspects Participate in all BSFT model training, supervision, and consultation activities Manage extensive travel requirements involved in serving families in their homes Work a hybrid schedule based on program needs Be comfortable with group supervision and committed to professional development goals to improve adherence Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families Engage in outreach to generate referrals for the program Work with a team to meet client, program, and division needs Perform additional tasks as assigned Core Competencies
Ability to connect at a human level with clients to engage and maintain them in therapy Ability to establish an effective and collaborative relationship with all family members, while managing own feelings about each member Outstanding interpersonal skills Willingness and ability to be strengths‑focused Ability to function in the context of high tension and anger within the family Ability to shift the family from content to process, from past and future discussions to present interactions Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and organizational systems Ability to maintain a high level of self‑awareness Ability to observe interactions as they occur in front of the therapist Comfort with cultural differences; to relate in ways that are respectful, strength‑focused, and culturally appropriate Family‑centered approach, placing the family at the center of therapy rather than the therapist Independence in observing the family and drawing conclusions based on what is seen rather than what the family says Educational/Training Required
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, or a related subject area Experience Required / Language Preference
Bilingual/Bicultural preferred Experience working in the client’s home Experience working in a Child Welfare, JJI, or Adolescent Focused program Experience and/or knowledge of evidence‑based models, motivational interviewing, and solution‑focused work; experience working within diverse communities Direct practice with families Computer Skills Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required Knowledge and experience with the Connections system preferred Work Environment / Physical Effort
Must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment weighing up to approximately 10 pounds (notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot, and cell phone) Risks associated with traveling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing acute mental health crises or serious emotional disturbance Position is currently hybrid but can become 100% in‑person based on program needs Benefits
Generous paid time off, paid agency holidays, and 15 sick days Affordable and high‑quality medical, dental, and vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 27/7 accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance About Us
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high‑quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 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. Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The purpose of the Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) Therapist in the Preventive Service Department is to implement the BSFT model with families having children between the ages of 6 to 17 years who present with various behavioral problems, including school truancy, substance use, conduct problems, and delinquency.
The Preventive Services Department provides child welfare services using evidence‑based models to ensure 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 family’s 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 family's unique circumstances.
They collaborate with other service providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to the family's care, monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and work toward successful case closure.
The 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.
All services are provided in the client’s home and community. Key Essential Functions
Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with every family member that has or should have a relationship with the youth who has identified needs Provide direct clinical treatment to the entire family using the BSFT model theory and techniques Take responsibility for family progress and outcomes as the leader of the therapeutic relationship Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with relevant community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, probation officers, judges, schools, etc.) Integrate case management services with an assigned evidence‑based model to help families meet their basic needs, promote stability, and reduce stress Transform negative interactions into positive and collaborative interactions Focus on family strengths (defined from an interactional perspective) Conduct assessments, including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, assess strengths and weaknesses, and collaboratively develop goals Videotape all family therapy sessions with consent Conduct family therapy in a place and at a time most convenient to the family Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts for peer, supervisory, model expert, and ACS review and feedback Adhere to the fidelity of the model, including length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation Enter documentation in the OCFS and ACS Database System (PROMIS and CNNX) Collaborate with child welfare and follow ACS guidelines for preventive services, especially safety and risk aspects Participate in all BSFT model training, supervision, and consultation activities Manage extensive travel requirements involved in serving families in their homes Work a hybrid schedule based on program needs Be comfortable with group supervision and committed to professional development goals to improve adherence Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families Engage in outreach to generate referrals for the program Work with a team to meet client, program, and division needs Perform additional tasks as assigned Core Competencies
Ability to connect at a human level with clients to engage and maintain them in therapy Ability to establish an effective and collaborative relationship with all family members, while managing own feelings about each member Outstanding interpersonal skills Willingness and ability to be strengths‑focused Ability to function in the context of high tension and anger within the family Ability to shift the family from content to process, from past and future discussions to present interactions Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and organizational systems Ability to maintain a high level of self‑awareness Ability to observe interactions as they occur in front of the therapist Comfort with cultural differences; to relate in ways that are respectful, strength‑focused, and culturally appropriate Family‑centered approach, placing the family at the center of therapy rather than the therapist Independence in observing the family and drawing conclusions based on what is seen rather than what the family says Educational/Training Required
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, or a related subject area Experience Required / Language Preference
Bilingual/Bicultural preferred Experience working in the client’s home Experience working in a Child Welfare, JJI, or Adolescent Focused program Experience and/or knowledge of evidence‑based models, motivational interviewing, and solution‑focused work; experience working within diverse communities Direct practice with families Computer Skills Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required Knowledge and experience with the Connections system preferred Work Environment / Physical Effort
Must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment weighing up to approximately 10 pounds (notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot, and cell phone) Risks associated with traveling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing acute mental health crises or serious emotional disturbance Position is currently hybrid but can become 100% in‑person based on program needs Benefits
Generous paid time off, paid agency holidays, and 15 sick days Affordable and high‑quality medical, dental, and vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 27/7 accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance About Us
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high‑quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 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. Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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