LOCATION: Syosset, NY

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health 

SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Hybrid

 

$1500 HIRING INCENTIVE

AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide a full range of clinical services to the children in our residential treatment and/or foster care programs.  This position provides intensive individual and group therapy to the children and an opportunity to work with families.  Provide in person or phone crisis intervention.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling or similar degree. Prefer LMSW or LMHC (limited permit or full license). Knowledge and understanding of treating traumatized youth is necessary.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use accepted techniques of assessment and therapeutic intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment via individual and group sessions.
• Provide individual counseling and treatment using trauma-informed counseling and treatment techniques
• Provide family and group counseling.
• Caseload of 15 to 20 clients.
• Work with the Treatment Team/Care Team to establish treatment goals for youth/children utilizing historical and current information available.
• Practice use of Evidence-based treatment models such as: CBT, TF-CBT, SPARCS, ARC as needed.
• Assist youth to develop skills as defined in treatment goals.
• Provide youth and families with psychoeducation and wellness education.
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic, emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances.
• De-escalate emotional outbursts using therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Assist in psychiatric hospitalizations, if needed.
• Ensure the required documentation is completed within the required timeframe.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including Medical Services, Care Management, and Program.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
• Actively participate in required individual and group supervision.

 

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Training to support professional and personal development.
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

 

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
$1500 hiring incentive after 500 worked hours

MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.