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Byrne Dairy

Resiliency Clinician

Byrne Dairy, Auburn, New York, United States

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Cayuga Centers

is

hiring immediately

for

Resiliency Clinician

*This is a temporary to possibly permanent position*

Pay: $62,500 - $64,500/annually

Location: Auburn NY - Cayuga County

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers Cayuga Centers is an accredited non‑profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma‑informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high‑quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Resiliency Clinician Position:

Share our belief that all have the ability to change by using a strength‑based approach to helping stabilize families involved in the child welfare/foster case system. Use your passion and commitment to help others in order to make a different in the lives of families.

Cayuga Centers is looking for a self‑motivated and compassionate clinician to support children and families in the community and foster care settings as a Resiliency Clinician. Using trauma‑informed practice, you can serve as a lead to help stabilize a child's placement. This may be in homes with parents or in the placement of a foster home. Using your therapeutic skills, you will help families/caregivers identify their needs and strengths to overcome the challenges they may face as a caretaker. Keeping families safety together is one of our top priorities. Any transition is difficult. Imagine how beneficial it is to prevent multiple placements for a child if foster care is the only option. This program provides ample opportunities to expand your application of therapeutic practice while supporting program growth within the agency and community.

Are you inspired to keep families together and thrive in their environment? Do you find yourself finding strengths in the most difficult situations? We'd love for your to join our team as a Resiliency Clinician.

How you will get to use your skills as a Resiliency Clinician….

Demonstrate your areas of clinical strength by implementing a variety of therapeutic interventions/modalities in your practice which heavily includes solution‑focused therapy

Modeling and teaching basic life skills to empower individuals and families to become self‑sufficient

Become a primary support in helping families to develop preventative and responsive skills to crisis

Serve as a leader in collaborative efforts to develop an individualized service plan that will drive the provision of Resiliency services and deliver in a manner that is trauma‑informed and strength‑based

Demonstrate an inclusive and accepting practice both in the office and in the field to support a diverse and accepting culture

Required Experience for a Resiliency Clinician:

Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Art Therapy – Required. On track to becoming licensed with significant experience or license/permit preferred.

Experience working with children and families in a community‑based or "in‑home" setting as a therapist or counselor

Knowledge of the Child Welfare/Foster Care System

Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills

A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change

Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applied to individual and family functioning

Valid NYS Driver's License required

Physical Requirements of a Resiliency Clinician :

Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time

Time on your feet for up to several hours a day

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Time driving to conduct client and family visits

Schedule: Exempt

Looking for a therapist who is willing to work with the youth/families at a time that suits their needs on a flexible schedule

Full time, 40 hours a week position with rotation on‑call responsibilities

Why Cayuga Centers?

Certified Great Place to Work ®

Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

Implement best practices and evidence‑based interventions

Committed to employee professional development and advancement

We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

Large and growing national footprint

Benefits:

120 hours of Vacation

10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet and Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short‑term disability benefits

401(k) match

Corporate Discounts Program

Sick Leave Pool

Identity Protection

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