Clinician/Therapist (Family Education)

Title: Clinician

Salary: $32.00 per hour

Program: Orange County Family Education Program

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, 15 hours per week

Supervisor: Director of Family Support Services 

Position Overview:

The Family Education Program is a child abuse prevention program that employs a strength-based and family-focused approach to engage families at risk of having a child placed outside of the home and/or where abuse or neglect has occurred. 

The Clinician will provide therapeutic services for families who need support to process trauma, improve relationships, deepen family connections, and foster resiliency. The Clinician will utilize strength-based family therapy as well as other trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to strengthen and preserve families engaged in services. The Clinician will assess needs, safety plan, and provide crisis intervention as needed throughout the intervention. The Clinician will collaborate with internal and external team members with the goal of supporting families as the Family Education Program works to prevent out of home placement because of abuse, neglect, and trauma within the family system.

The Clinician will enthusiastically support, practice, and communicate the agency’s agencies Mission and Values. 

Our Mission: Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.  

Our Agency Values 

Integrity - Being honest and trustworthy 

Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others 

Hope - Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive in the face of challenge 

Diversity – Promoting a vison of community comprised of wide-ranging assets 

Respect - Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement 

Community - Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives  

Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness  

Quality – Striving for excellence in every aspect of our work 

Job Requirements: 

• New York State licensed mental health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) and minimum of two years working with children and families.
• Knowledge of childhood development and trauma informed therapy
• Experience working in a non-profit, human services setting preferred and working with a diverse population.
• Group work experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, English/Spanish.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Provide family therapy to families engaged in the Family Education Program (FEP).
• Co-construct therapy goals with the family that align with the overall FEP program goal of increasing nurturing parenting skills and child safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussion of clients.
• Complete Adverse Childhood Experience screening assessment, as well as additional risk and safety assessments to inform development of service and safety plans. 
• Provide crisis de-escalation and referrals for additional community resources, as needed.
• In collaboration with Family Educators, provide group support utilizing the Nurturing Parenting Program and Parenting Journey frameworks. 
• Complete clinical documentation with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Obtain and keep current credentials required for this position.
• Meet weekly with the Director of Family Support Services for clinical supervision and discussion of project initiatives.
• Attend weekly Family Education Program staff meetings to discuss cases, provide status reports on assigned projects, and review agencywide initiatives.
• Attend monthly case conferences with preventive and county partners for collaboration and case planning.
• Attend monthly agency wide staff meetings and along with the Director of Family Support Services, participate in presentations to the Board of Directors as needed. 
• Willingness to work pre planned evenings as program requires to meet the needs of families.
• Other duties as assigned. 

General Responsibilities:

• Strives to ensure that program services are of the highest quality possible, are client centered, and provide optimal outcomes using best practice interventions.
• In conjunction with the Director of Family Support Services, Vice President for Community Programs and Associate Director of Program Development & Outcomes Management, ensures timely filing of all reports to maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines, contract requirements and fiscal standards.
• Interacts with stakeholders, clients, referral sources, co-workers, and others in a positive, client-oriented manner; provides a positive example of professional behavior in the workplace.
• Adheres to the Agency’s Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and gain the confidence and credibility of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Responds supportively to changes in programs and policies and takes a broad view of one’s position by assuming additional responsibilities when the need arises.

Competencies:

• Ability to work through challenges independently and collaboratively. 
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable – willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

Therapeutic services will be provided at the Family Education Program office in Middletown, NY or in clients’ homes, depending on the need of the family. Occasional travel for sessions, meetings and training may be required.

At the Family Education Program, we are searching for a candidate to join our team of motivated, passionate, and empathetic family support professionals. Our Program culture embodies the values of empathy, accountability, safety, inclusivity, client-centeredness, and unwavering support for the individuals we serve. We believe in fostering a healthy and respectful environment where open and honest communication thrives, building strong connections and trust among team members. Our program places great emphasis on compassion and empathy, ensuring that every individual's voice is heard and valued. We assume positive intent with colleagues and clients. Cooperation and collaboration are at the heart of our success, with an atmosphere that encourages personal/professional growth, creativity, and optimism, and offers the necessary support to turn innovative ideas into reality.

We recognize that this line of work can be emotionally demanding and mentally taxing. Burnout, turnover, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma are potential realities that our team faces. While we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families, it's important to acknowledge that the nature of the job can lead to these challenges. We value candidates who are not only passionate about making a difference but also prepared to prioritize self-care, seek support, and develop coping strategies to navigate these potential stressors effectively.

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Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. Family Services, Inc. follows federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in violation of those laws.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.