New Alternatives For Children
Staten Island Per Diem Therapist
New Alternatives For Children, New York, New York, us, 10261
Staten Island Per Diem Therapist
New Alternatives For Children
is a nonprofit child welfare, health and social services agency in NYC that serves children with complex medical and behavioral health conditions and their families through clinical programs, social services and onsite medical and mental health clinics.
Location & Compensation 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Service needed in Staten Island, New York. Pay Rate: $60 per hour.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive evaluation assessments to establish a diagnosis and identify service needs.
Develop detailed treatment plans that specify amount, duration and scope of services and perform ongoing review of progress toward goals.
Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Provide crisis intervention services that are immediate and designed to diffuse or resolve the precipitating stress in person or by telephone with follow‑up.
Provide intensive individual, family, relationship based and supportive counseling focused on problematic behavior to promote socialization.
Provide crisis avoidance and management counseling to prevent or reduce an active crisis and promote stability after the episode.
Provide rehabilitative psychoeducation, strengths‑based service planning and supports to minimize negative behavioral health symptoms and emotional disturbances to further community participation.
Availability to provide services at least one weekend day or after‑school/evenings and maintain a consistent schedule in agreement with family and approved by supervisor.
Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes.
Complete required and recommended training.
Communicate regularly with NAC staff and respond to email and phone calls within 24 hours.
Participate in supervision as scheduled.
Qualifications
Must have an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC and be knowledgeable about trauma‑informed care.
At least one year of applicable experience in children’s mental health or related areas, working with children and families.
Must follow safety precautions needed to protect child population.
Must be willing to work in clients’ homes and communities.
Must have quick and easy access to a computer and printer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
Knowledge of and adherence to cultural competency guidelines.
Required Skills
Child welfare experience preferred.
Ability to maintain good and timely communication with colleagues at ACS, NAC and community partners.
Willingness to develop strong relationships, and ability to demonstrate patience, compassion and empathy for clients.
Ability to establish strong interpersonal skills to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Good mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits and Culture New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives. Our hiring process is merit‑based, and we are steadfast in our efforts to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity New Alternatives for Children, Inc. 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at all levels. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.
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is a nonprofit child welfare, health and social services agency in NYC that serves children with complex medical and behavioral health conditions and their families through clinical programs, social services and onsite medical and mental health clinics.
Location & Compensation 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Service needed in Staten Island, New York. Pay Rate: $60 per hour.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive evaluation assessments to establish a diagnosis and identify service needs.
Develop detailed treatment plans that specify amount, duration and scope of services and perform ongoing review of progress toward goals.
Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Provide crisis intervention services that are immediate and designed to diffuse or resolve the precipitating stress in person or by telephone with follow‑up.
Provide intensive individual, family, relationship based and supportive counseling focused on problematic behavior to promote socialization.
Provide crisis avoidance and management counseling to prevent or reduce an active crisis and promote stability after the episode.
Provide rehabilitative psychoeducation, strengths‑based service planning and supports to minimize negative behavioral health symptoms and emotional disturbances to further community participation.
Availability to provide services at least one weekend day or after‑school/evenings and maintain a consistent schedule in agreement with family and approved by supervisor.
Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes.
Complete required and recommended training.
Communicate regularly with NAC staff and respond to email and phone calls within 24 hours.
Participate in supervision as scheduled.
Qualifications
Must have an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC and be knowledgeable about trauma‑informed care.
At least one year of applicable experience in children’s mental health or related areas, working with children and families.
Must follow safety precautions needed to protect child population.
Must be willing to work in clients’ homes and communities.
Must have quick and easy access to a computer and printer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
Knowledge of and adherence to cultural competency guidelines.
Required Skills
Child welfare experience preferred.
Ability to maintain good and timely communication with colleagues at ACS, NAC and community partners.
Willingness to develop strong relationships, and ability to demonstrate patience, compassion and empathy for clients.
Ability to establish strong interpersonal skills to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Good mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits and Culture New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives. Our hiring process is merit‑based, and we are steadfast in our efforts to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity New Alternatives for Children, Inc. 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at all levels. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.
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