The Jewish Board
Job Description
Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Commuter Incentive: Employees who work on Staten Island but live outside of Staten Island are eligible for a $4,420 annual commuter differential.
PURPOSE: To empower families to build healthier environments, reduce anti-social behavior, and improve overall family functioning.
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 family care. The therapist also plays a crucial role in monitoring the family's progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary, and working towards successful case closure.
Therapists are a key figure in helping families overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and create a safe and nurturing environment for children within the child welfare system. The Therapist provides all services in a client’s home and community.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community
Learn and implement the MST model
Improve caregiver-child relationships to restore the child’s functioning
Integrate case management services with an assigned evidence base model to help families meet their basic needs to promote stability and reduce stress
Collaborate and coordinate services with all providers working with the family to ensure the family’s needs are adequately addressed
Identify and evaluate risk
Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, identify strengths and weaknesses and collaboratively develop goals.
Engage caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Provide services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community.
Adhere to the fidelity of the model. Work within the model’s structure, regarding length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation.
Participate in consultations with the model developer. Audio/video record sessions for training and supervision purposes.
Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record including progress notes of treatment efforts and Family Services Assessment Plans, enter data into PROMIS; prepare reports to Probation if required
Work a hybrid schedule based on program needs
Comfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherence
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families
Outreach to generate referrals for the program
Work with a team to meet client, program, and division needs
Additional tasks as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES
Basic social work knowledge and understanding of stages of change
Ability to provide therapy and child welfare services in the home
Ability to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with families.
Understanding of the use of family therapy principles to provide service.
Strong Assessment skills to evaluate dynamics and interactions within the family
Ability to Implement strategies to improve family communication and support
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Preferred, but not required
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Experience working in the client’s home.
Experience working in a Child Welfare, JJI, or Adolescent Focused program preferred.
Experience and /or knowledge of Evidence-Based Models, Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused work. Experience working within diverse communities.
Direct practice with families is preferred.
Computer Skills Required
Knowledge of Microsoft office required
Knowledge and experience with the Connections system preferred
Work Environment / Physical Effort:
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered travelling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis or serious emotional disturbance.
The position is currently hybrid but can become 100% in person based on program needs.
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.
Job Family Clinical Staff [300s]
Job Function Misc Professionals
Employment Indicator 8857 - Case Worker - Social Services - Traveling
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Commuter Incentive: Employees who work on Staten Island but live outside of Staten Island are eligible for a $4,420 annual commuter differential.
PURPOSE: To empower families to build healthier environments, reduce anti-social behavior, and improve overall family functioning.
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 family care. The therapist also plays a crucial role in monitoring the family's progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary, and working towards successful case closure.
Therapists are a key figure in helping families overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and create a safe and nurturing environment for children within the child welfare system. The Therapist provides all services in a client’s home and community.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community
Learn and implement the MST model
Improve caregiver-child relationships to restore the child’s functioning
Integrate case management services with an assigned evidence base model to help families meet their basic needs to promote stability and reduce stress
Collaborate and coordinate services with all providers working with the family to ensure the family’s needs are adequately addressed
Identify and evaluate risk
Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, identify strengths and weaknesses and collaboratively develop goals.
Engage caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Provide services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community.
Adhere to the fidelity of the model. Work within the model’s structure, regarding length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation.
Participate in consultations with the model developer. Audio/video record sessions for training and supervision purposes.
Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record including progress notes of treatment efforts and Family Services Assessment Plans, enter data into PROMIS; prepare reports to Probation if required
Work a hybrid schedule based on program needs
Comfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherence
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families
Outreach to generate referrals for the program
Work with a team to meet client, program, and division needs
Additional tasks as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES
Basic social work knowledge and understanding of stages of change
Ability to provide therapy and child welfare services in the home
Ability to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with families.
Understanding of the use of family therapy principles to provide service.
Strong Assessment skills to evaluate dynamics and interactions within the family
Ability to Implement strategies to improve family communication and support
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Preferred, but not required
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Experience working in the client’s home.
Experience working in a Child Welfare, JJI, or Adolescent Focused program preferred.
Experience and /or knowledge of Evidence-Based Models, Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused work. Experience working within diverse communities.
Direct practice with families is preferred.
Computer Skills Required
Knowledge of Microsoft office required
Knowledge and experience with the Connections system preferred
Work Environment / Physical Effort:
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered travelling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis or serious emotional disturbance.
The position is currently hybrid but can become 100% in person based on program needs.
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.
Job Family Clinical Staff [300s]
Job Function Misc Professionals
Employment Indicator 8857 - Case Worker - Social Services - Traveling
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