Family Therapist

Company: Liberty Resources
Location: Baldwinsville
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

About Us: Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a great -place to work!Working for Liberty Resources means you'll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of excellence, integrity, diversity, self-determination, service, innovation and fiscal responsibility. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization. -Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We're committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. Therapist Position Summary: - Under the direct supervision of the program supervisor, the Therapist is primarily responsible for the provision of Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) to families with maladaptive interactions resulting in at least one youth aged 6-18 years who is identified as externalizing behavioral symptoms. Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) is an evidence-based, multiphasic model that works to change family dynamics over the course of three intervention components: Joining, System Diagnosis, and Restructuring. Therapists establish a therapeutic relationship with the family, observe family interactions and identify interactional patterns, and then design and execute a treatment plan utilizing BSFT techniques and skills. Treatment is provided in the home or a community setting, and has a duration of 3-4 months. In this new and exciting opportunity, you'll find direct clinical experience and leadership opportunities available for those seeking to become supervisors. Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Provides therapeutic counseling in home/community and be flexible to family needs
• Provides treatment progress information and required reports to supervisor and community partners; DCFS staff, probation officers, and the courts. This can include providing family court testimony if subpoenaed
• Participates in quality assurance components built into the BSFT model.
• Provides case coverage for co-workers as needed
• Provides culturally responsive services to ensure client self-determination and practices the tenets of cultural humility.
• Maintains effective professional relationships with other service providers and community organizations in the interest of clients' and program goals.
• Identifies and reports on critical and Untoward Incidents as required.
• Carries out Agency policies and procedures including compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Completes all necessary written reports, statistics, case files, and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program and agency standards. -
• Attends and participates in individual supervisory conferences, staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Provides door-to-door transportation as required. Ensures safety and welfare of passengers during loading, unloading and transit. - Makes use of a personal vehicle for program transportation as required.
• Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and related tasks as assigned Therapist Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or Psychology preferred. 3-5 years of experience (not necessary to be licensed in NYS).
  • Experience working with family systems preferred.
  • Individuals with a master's degree in a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus three years of experience may be qualified.
  • Must have a valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity We Offer:
    • Ability to work hybrid/remote
    • Access to Quality Clinical Supervision
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
    • Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement
    • Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
    • Family Friendly Workplace
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
    • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
    • Continuing Education Opportunities Offered Range of pay: $50,000 to $55,000 + $2,000 sign on bonus Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Keywords: Liberty Resources, Syracuse , Family Therapist, Healthcare , Baldwinsville, New York