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Job Title:
Therapist (LMSW/LMHC) -Family Foster Care Reports To:
Director of Mental Health Location:
7 West Burnside Avenue Bronx, New York 10453 Hours:
35 Hours/Week; Exempt (Must have flexibility to two evenings and must be able to work onsite as directed) Hybrid Schedules are based on program needs and leadership discretion Salary Range:
61K-72K Based on relevant post graduate experience and NYS Licensure About the Role
Join our
Good Shepherd Services Behavioral Health Team , dedicated to supporting children and youth in
Family Foster Care (FFC)
and
Therapeutic Family Foster Care (TFFC)
programs. Under the supervision of an
LCSW , you will provide mental health services to children and adolescents in foster care that foster resilience, healing, and positive family development. Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for children and youth in foster care. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. Provide weekly individual counseling sessions for youth on your caseload using evidenced based clinical interventions to address Trauma and complex clinical needs. Collaborate with biological parents, foster parents, case planners, and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care. Document all clinical services in compliance with agency and state standards using Electronic Health Records (EHR). Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to permanency planning. Provide crisis intervention and support as needed. Stay current on best practices in trauma-informed care and child welfare. Carry out any other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
MSW degree and NYS licensure (LMSW) OR Mental Health Counselor license (LMHC, LMFT). Master’s degree in either Social Work or Counseling Required Candidates with Limited Permit -MHC will be considered (Salary Range may vary) MSW graduates scheduled to take their license within 6 months of hire may be considered (MSW salary ranges differs from LMSW candidates) Experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families preferred Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment modalities. Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations. Familiarity with DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria. Ability to work at least one late evening (until 7pm) Preferred
Experience working with foster care populations. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Why Join Us?
We are an
Article 29-I facility
providing mental health and medical services to children and adolescents in foster care. You’ll be part of a
mission-driven team
committed to making a lasting impact on youth and families.
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Therapist (LMSW/LMHC) -Family Foster Care Reports To:
Director of Mental Health Location:
7 West Burnside Avenue Bronx, New York 10453 Hours:
35 Hours/Week; Exempt (Must have flexibility to two evenings and must be able to work onsite as directed) Hybrid Schedules are based on program needs and leadership discretion Salary Range:
61K-72K Based on relevant post graduate experience and NYS Licensure About the Role
Join our
Good Shepherd Services Behavioral Health Team , dedicated to supporting children and youth in
Family Foster Care (FFC)
and
Therapeutic Family Foster Care (TFFC)
programs. Under the supervision of an
LCSW , you will provide mental health services to children and adolescents in foster care that foster resilience, healing, and positive family development. Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for children and youth in foster care. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. Provide weekly individual counseling sessions for youth on your caseload using evidenced based clinical interventions to address Trauma and complex clinical needs. Collaborate with biological parents, foster parents, case planners, and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care. Document all clinical services in compliance with agency and state standards using Electronic Health Records (EHR). Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to permanency planning. Provide crisis intervention and support as needed. Stay current on best practices in trauma-informed care and child welfare. Carry out any other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
MSW degree and NYS licensure (LMSW) OR Mental Health Counselor license (LMHC, LMFT). Master’s degree in either Social Work or Counseling Required Candidates with Limited Permit -MHC will be considered (Salary Range may vary) MSW graduates scheduled to take their license within 6 months of hire may be considered (MSW salary ranges differs from LMSW candidates) Experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families preferred Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment modalities. Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations. Familiarity with DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria. Ability to work at least one late evening (until 7pm) Preferred
Experience working with foster care populations. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Why Join Us?
We are an
Article 29-I facility
providing mental health and medical services to children and adolescents in foster care. You’ll be part of a
mission-driven team
committed to making a lasting impact on youth and families.
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