MST Therapist
Safe Space NYC, Inc.
Location:
Borough:
Queens
Job Type:
Paid
Start/End Date:
09/07/2010
Specific Days Needed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Number of Available Positions:
5
Area of Focus:
Counseling and Behavioral Therapy
Job Description:
Safe Space believes that all children deserve to grow up healthy and safe, and we work to ensure this through early intervention. Each year, Safe Space works with over 10,000 of New York City's most disadvantaged children and families to prevent foster care placement, support and strengthen families and promote self-sufficiency.
The mental health needs in the communities we serve are as varied as the individuals that make up our communities. As such, Safe Space provides various services to meet the needs of our communities. These services include Multisystemic Therapy (MST), a well-researched community-based treatment model directed at youth involved in criminal activity and their families. Interested persons may locate information about this treatment model at www.mstservices.com.
Our Mental Health division is seeking individuals with mental health and clinical training and experience to implement Multisystemic Therapy.
Position Summary:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment, treatment, and collaboration with families, youth, and community agency staff. Therapist will function as part of an MST team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation. Must be available to provide periodic on-call 24-hour coverage.
To be considered, send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@safespacenyc.org. Be sure to include the title of the position that you are applying for in the subject of the email.
Safe Space NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to a diverse workforce.
Required Skills/Experience:
Qualifications:
Specific experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy and behaviorally-based treatments preferred. Master’s in a mental health field preferred (MSW); Bachelor’s with extensive experience will be considered.
Specific experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy and behaviorally-based treatments preferred. Master’s in a mental health field preferred (MSW); Bachelor’s with extensive experience will be considered.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Nina Belfield
Email: jobs@safespacenyc.org
Fax: (718) 526-4122
Mail:
Email: jobs@safespacenyc.org
Fax: (718) 526-4122
Mail:
89-74 162nd Street 5th Floor
Jamaica, NY, 11432United States