Therapist - KEYS FFT
Overview
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities
Position Description: Reports to assigned program supervisor or covering supervisor. Manage assigned caseload and provide coverage for peer's caseload as needed, providing direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with the assigned model. Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing individualized treatment plans. Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and demonstrate compliance with the assigned model. Participate in all model training, supervision, consultation activities, and staff meetings. Build relationships with community stakeholders (e.g., child protection services, Guardians ad Litem, judges, schools, etc.) to ensure cooperation among service providers. Manage extensive documentation requirements to comply with various mandates from the agency, ACS, and other stakeholders, including the model. Timely document contacts and case progress in the agency electronic health record and other applicable systems. Adopt a strength‑focused approach with families, stakeholders, and within the program/treatment team. Accompany families/clients to psychiatric appointments and other community‑needs appointments. Attend weekly supervision and consultation and on‑call meetings. Manage extensive travel requirements. Provide 24/7 coverage during the week and participate in a weekend on‑call rotational schedule as applicable. Perform other duties as assigned. Organizational Expectations: Maintain regular and punctual time and attendance, adhering to The Foundling’s and department‑specific time‑and‑attendance policies. Demonstrate consistent commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision, and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence). Adhere to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct, and applicable rules, laws, regulations, or bargaining agreements. Engage appropriately with support departments to ensure timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports. Provide regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports. Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Master's Level Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. Education required: Master’s degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or a credential evaluation for a non‑U.S. educational institution.
Pay
UP TO $2,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE (not permitted for internal candidates). Salary Range $67,632.38 /year + $3,500 - Bilingual Additive (as applicable) + $1,000 – Provisional Licensure Additive (as applicable) + $4,000 – Full Licensure Additive (as applicable).