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Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a
Clinician
in NYC for the UC-TFC Program!
Earn:
$74,000 - $84,000 annually based on licensure.
Location:
New York City, NY.
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.
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We provide our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
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 Clinician Position Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC), overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well‑being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0‑17) who cross the U.S. border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the U.S. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.
The Clinician will provide trauma‑sensitive treatment planning and delivery for all children in the program. The Clinician will also provide assessments to assigned youth while maintaining professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.
Clinician Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy and group counseling to youth.
Administer required behavioral and mental health assessments for youth.
Carry a caseload of up to twelve youth, ages ranging from 0‑17 years.
Coordinate services for each youth in conjunction with the case manager.
Provide therapy during traditional and non‑traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.
Participate in a 24‑hour on‑call phone availability for program youth and foster parents.
Must be willing and able to positively step forward to assist in other programs, if requested, to maintain a full caseload, assist fellow staff/families, and complete other projects and duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, program leadership, or agency leadership.
Attend weekly clinical team meetings.
Attend weekly staffing meetings.
Attend weekly group therapy sessions.
Provide record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities (case documentation).
Required Experience Of Clinician
LMSW, LMHC required.
One year of postgraduate direct service delivery experience preferred.
Experience with a strength‑based, cognitive behavioral, and trauma‑sensitive approach to treating troubled youth preferred.
Strong proficiency in completing the administrative components of treatment (case documentation) is required.
Ability to work well with people from many cultures, including recent immigrants, non‑English speakers, and LGBTQ children.
Bilingual – English‑Spanish or English/Haitian‑Creole is required. All agency documents and records are in English, so English writing proficiency is required. The position itself requires Spanish or Haitian‑Creole speaking, writing, and reading proficiency.
Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
Ability to travel to other agency locations.
Physical Requirements Of a Clinician
Word processing: responding to e‑mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings, etc. (involves sitting at a computer for several hours a day).
Completing timely documentation as typing, copying, and stapling.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Sit/ride in vehicles, buses, subways, trains, planes – public transportation for lengthy periods of time.
Walk up/down stairs.
Walk to enter/exit the subway and other public transportation.
Walk several blocks to get to the required location.
Clinician Schedule
Regular hours entail Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm, 10 am‑6 pm, or 11 am‑7 pm, Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday, and must be flexible to meet program needs.
Clinicians will be responsible for completing field work as needed (e.g., home‑based, community settings, and other locations as needed based on agency/caseload needs).
Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, holidays, and weekends as required.
On‑call required.
Why Cayuga Centers?
Certified Great Place to Work®
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.
Clinician 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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Clinician
role at
Institute for Child & Family Health, Inc.
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a
Clinician
in NYC for the UC-TFC Program!
Earn:
$74,000 - $84,000 annually based on licensure.
Location:
New York City, NY.
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.
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We provide our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
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 Clinician Position Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC), overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well‑being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0‑17) who cross the U.S. border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the U.S. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.
The Clinician will provide trauma‑sensitive treatment planning and delivery for all children in the program. The Clinician will also provide assessments to assigned youth while maintaining professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.
Clinician Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy and group counseling to youth.
Administer required behavioral and mental health assessments for youth.
Carry a caseload of up to twelve youth, ages ranging from 0‑17 years.
Coordinate services for each youth in conjunction with the case manager.
Provide therapy during traditional and non‑traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.
Participate in a 24‑hour on‑call phone availability for program youth and foster parents.
Must be willing and able to positively step forward to assist in other programs, if requested, to maintain a full caseload, assist fellow staff/families, and complete other projects and duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, program leadership, or agency leadership.
Attend weekly clinical team meetings.
Attend weekly staffing meetings.
Attend weekly group therapy sessions.
Provide record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities (case documentation).
Required Experience Of Clinician
LMSW, LMHC required.
One year of postgraduate direct service delivery experience preferred.
Experience with a strength‑based, cognitive behavioral, and trauma‑sensitive approach to treating troubled youth preferred.
Strong proficiency in completing the administrative components of treatment (case documentation) is required.
Ability to work well with people from many cultures, including recent immigrants, non‑English speakers, and LGBTQ children.
Bilingual – English‑Spanish or English/Haitian‑Creole is required. All agency documents and records are in English, so English writing proficiency is required. The position itself requires Spanish or Haitian‑Creole speaking, writing, and reading proficiency.
Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
Ability to travel to other agency locations.
Physical Requirements Of a Clinician
Word processing: responding to e‑mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings, etc. (involves sitting at a computer for several hours a day).
Completing timely documentation as typing, copying, and stapling.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Sit/ride in vehicles, buses, subways, trains, planes – public transportation for lengthy periods of time.
Walk up/down stairs.
Walk to enter/exit the subway and other public transportation.
Walk several blocks to get to the required location.
Clinician Schedule
Regular hours entail Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm, 10 am‑6 pm, or 11 am‑7 pm, Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday, and must be flexible to meet program needs.
Clinicians will be responsible for completing field work as needed (e.g., home‑based, community settings, and other locations as needed based on agency/caseload needs).
Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, holidays, and weekends as required.
On‑call required.
Why Cayuga Centers?
Certified Great Place to Work®
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.
Clinician 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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