PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The Juvenile Justice Initiative Program with SCO Family of Services consists of a small team of mental health professionals.  Our mission is focused on helping youth and their families gain the necessary tools and skills to reduce further court involvement, or out of home placement, while strengthening the family system.  This community-based clinician provides in home counseling to youths struggling with moderate to severe mental health/ behavioral health challenges, and their families.  The therapist meets with the family twice per week in the family’s home. The therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices  to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. The MST team strives to keep youths out of the system and keep families together.  The ideal candidate for this position is a clinician grounded in strength-based practices and a social justice advocate.

Qualifications:

Experience required: 

 

Minimum of 2 years experience with an evidence-based treatment model, ideally with MST or an MST adaptation. Licensed mental health professional: LMSW, LMFT, MHC, or related. Previous experience  with family therapy, or in home counseling, to youth and their families. Flexible work schedule.  Some evening and occasional weekend work is required. Ability to handle a high work load and adhere to program deadlines with high quality written documentation. Knowledge and experience in the Juvenile Justice System a plus as well as experience in a preventive ACS program desired. Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.

Education:

Master’s degree required. MSW, MFT, MHC or related degree preferred.

Special Skills:

- Bilingual a plus.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Externally:  interacts with ACS, NYC Department of Correction, NYC Department of Education, and other community based organizations

Internally:  interfaces with other service programs as well as business support services

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

·        Be team players.

·        Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

·        Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

·       Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Works within the structure of the City-Based Adolescent & Young Adult programs as that relates to the overall agency organization