FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPIST

Since 1812, New York City Mission Society has been providing relief, diminishing grief, and inspiring hope in communities of need.  Our mission is to provide a warm and loving environment to children and families who are challenged by poverty and experiencing difficult circumstances.  We do this by providing programs (and activities) through four service strategies:  education, prevention, personal growth & development and arts & recreation.  Join our mission by becoming a part of Team Mission.

Program Description:
The Family Life Management Center provides an array of preventive services to families aimed at assisting parents in meeting the challenges of rearing children.  Its focus is to decrease the risk of children qualifying for out-of-home placement services.  The program includes home visits, school visits, parent training, workshops, individual/family counseling and referrals.

Title:    Case Planner/Family Systems Therapist

FLSA:    Regular Full-Time Exempt

Reports To:    Clinical Supervisor

Basic Function: Responsible for providing quality comprehensive case management services within the context of the preventive services philosophy.  Provide clinical services to assigned families in line with the ACS approved preventive service model.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain a caseload of 12 families.
Engage families and case planning.
Conduct intake interviews, if deemed necessary.
Conduct alcohol and other drug assessments.
Conduct risk assessments.
Conduct informational workshops and health promotional workshops.
Develop curricula.
Make home and school visits.
Co-facilitate parenting skills workshops.
Other duties as assigned.

BSW, BA or BS required.  LMSW, MSW, or CSW preferred. Experience with Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Foster Care Preventive Services Programs. Superior interpersonal skills.  Thorough knowledge of children and adolescent development and family systems therapy.   Minimum of 3 years experience working with a similar population.  Good written and oral skills.   Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary will commensurate with experience, qualifications and fit. Comprehensive Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Plan, TransitChek, Employee Wellness Program, Municipal Credit Union Membership and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options. 

APPLY:

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter and salary requirements.   

Note:  We are unable to accept phone calls.  Applicants must meet qualifications stated above.  Only applicants selected for further consideration will be considered.

New York City Mission Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.