Job Information
New Directions Youth and Family Services Brief Strategic Family Therapist in Amherst, New York
Amherst. New Directions Youth and Family Services. Brief Strategic Family Therapist. $58,458 - $64,000/yr.
POSITION SUMMARY: The BSFT Therapist works within The BSFT Model, a well-supported, evidence-based model for delivering preventive interventions to children and families. The BSFT Therapist will serve approximately 10-12 families at one time, while delivering services in home and community settings. The BSFT Team serves families in Erie and Niagara Counties. The BSFT Therapist will provide trauma-informed treatment that is sensitive to the cultural needs of the population served. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Master's in a human services field specializing in mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, or other similar fields. License is preferred. * A Bachelor's degree in a clinical field with four (4) years of experience working in human services in a community setting may be considered
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Casework Contacts: * Maintain a caseload of 10-12 families. * Provide weekly in person services to youth and families for approximately 60-90 minutes in accordance with BSFT Standards * Conduct a safety assessment at each home visit * Maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Child and Family Engagement * Organize a therapist-family work team. Developing a therapeutic alliance with each family member, and with the family as a whole * Partner with families to identify strengths and problems * Develop a treatment strategy aimed at capitalizing on strengths and correcting problematic family relations to increase family competence. * Implement change strategies and reinforce family behaviors that sustain new levels of family competence
BSFT Training * Participate in training to competency in Brief Strategic Family Therapy in order to practice trademarked model, which may include travel * Maintain certification in BSFT Model * Participate in clinical supervision related to BSFT Model, including video-taping sessions
Collaborate with BSFT Team and community partners: * Collaborate with team members for case coverage and consultation * Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings * Link youth/family with community supports to ensure that needed services are provided. * Collaborate with formal systems, service providers and informal networks involved with the youth and family * Communicate with Erie County and Niagara County Case Managers regularly
Documentation: * Input and update all necessary documentation in Netsmart myEvolv and CONNECTIONS * Maintain accurate and timely case records, including progress notes and tracking mechanisms, electronically and in each youths file * Keep all youth and family information, verbal and written, confidential
Apply online: https://www.fosteringgood.org/employment