Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Psychotherapist (Brooklyn, Per Diem)
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Psychotherapist (Brooklyn, Per Diem)
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Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York .
Pay range: $41.21/hr – $42.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
A career at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well‑being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Position Summary The Psychotherapist works with children and their families to help them cope with trauma and a range of diagnoses. The Psychotherapist uses individualized treatment plans and a variety of non‑medical trauma‑informed, evidence‑based treatments to support children and youth who are in or have been in foster care. Psychotherapy may work with the caregiver–child dyad to address thought processes, feelings, and behavior, and to find healthier ways to deal with and alleviate stress and symptoms.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct weekly or biweekly individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions with children and families.
Work collaboratively with birth parents, foster parents, case planning team, medical team, and HCM team to meet treatment goals of children and youth.
Complete annual screenings for children and youth on caseload and as designated by MH administrators.
Complete MH intake screenings, as requested.
Complete complex trauma assessments, as requested.
Complete MH screening packets at initial intake and quarterly to assess progress in treatment areas.
Develop appropriate treatment goals, evaluate therapy outcomes, and write reports.
Monitor treatment plans and modify them when needed.
Collaborate with case‑planning staff in providing suggestions for therapeutic interventions with clients.
Utilize evidence‑based and trauma‑informed models (e.g., CPP, EMDR, TF‑CBT, CBT+, PCIT).
Participate in individual and group supervision, and evidence‑based practice trainings and consultation calls, as needed.
Concurrently complete progress notes for each session and initial treatment plans, quarterly progress reports, and termination summaries.
Attend family team conferences facilitated by the case planning department and complete comprehensive treatment plans.
Qualifications
LCSW‑R, LCSW, LMSW, or Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) required.
Experience providing therapy with children under the age of 5 required.
Experience with evidence‑based models (e.g., CPP, TF‑CBT, CBT+, EMDR) preferred.
At least two years of experience with children and families preferred.
Experience providing family therapy preferred.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, caseworkers, clerical staff, and with youth and families.
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case reports.
Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long‑standing history of serving children, youth, adults, and families of color. Our mission, vision, and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner, and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions, and lived experiences.
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Psychotherapist (Brooklyn, Per Diem)
role at
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York .
Pay range: $41.21/hr – $42.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
A career at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well‑being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Position Summary The Psychotherapist works with children and their families to help them cope with trauma and a range of diagnoses. The Psychotherapist uses individualized treatment plans and a variety of non‑medical trauma‑informed, evidence‑based treatments to support children and youth who are in or have been in foster care. Psychotherapy may work with the caregiver–child dyad to address thought processes, feelings, and behavior, and to find healthier ways to deal with and alleviate stress and symptoms.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct weekly or biweekly individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions with children and families.
Work collaboratively with birth parents, foster parents, case planning team, medical team, and HCM team to meet treatment goals of children and youth.
Complete annual screenings for children and youth on caseload and as designated by MH administrators.
Complete MH intake screenings, as requested.
Complete complex trauma assessments, as requested.
Complete MH screening packets at initial intake and quarterly to assess progress in treatment areas.
Develop appropriate treatment goals, evaluate therapy outcomes, and write reports.
Monitor treatment plans and modify them when needed.
Collaborate with case‑planning staff in providing suggestions for therapeutic interventions with clients.
Utilize evidence‑based and trauma‑informed models (e.g., CPP, EMDR, TF‑CBT, CBT+, PCIT).
Participate in individual and group supervision, and evidence‑based practice trainings and consultation calls, as needed.
Concurrently complete progress notes for each session and initial treatment plans, quarterly progress reports, and termination summaries.
Attend family team conferences facilitated by the case planning department and complete comprehensive treatment plans.
Qualifications
LCSW‑R, LCSW, LMSW, or Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) required.
Experience providing therapy with children under the age of 5 required.
Experience with evidence‑based models (e.g., CPP, TF‑CBT, CBT+, EMDR) preferred.
At least two years of experience with children and families preferred.
Experience providing family therapy preferred.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, caseworkers, clerical staff, and with youth and families.
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case reports.
Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long‑standing history of serving children, youth, adults, and families of color. Our mission, vision, and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner, and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions, and lived experiences.
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