*$2,000 Spanish fluency bonus available*

About ABC:

Association to Benefit Children has been dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986. ABC currently has a Child Parent Psychotherapy therapist position available in its preventive services program.

Overview: The CPP Preventive Therapist is responsible for the provision of clinical and case management services to 8 families with children from birth to 5 years old using CPP intervention model. The CPP therapist works towards strengthening the relationship between the child/ren and caretakers with the goal of restoring safety, attachment and appropriate affect. The therapist works closely with the model consultant, and supervisor to ensure all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with model fidelity and with the standards of ACS.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the Child Parent Psychotherapy Therapist include:

Learn the CPP treatment model by participating in CPP training (covered by employer) and case consultation
Evaluate and implement CPP intervention model treatment to families with children (0-5 years old) who have experienced traumatic event(s)
Support and strengthen the relationship between child and caregiver to ensure safety and improve child’s cognitive, behavioral and social functioning
Adhere to fidelity of CPP model. Work within model structure, regarding length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision and documentation
Conduct assessment including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants in the family system
Provide at least once weekly home, office and/or community based services to families
Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment
Timely completion of FASP reports
Develop and implement individualized family services/treatment plans
Schedule Family and Elevated Risk Conferences as needed
Participate in training, supervision and consultation activities
Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record progress notes of treatment efforts, enter data into PROMIS to include all contacts and outreach efforts
Provide clinically focused case management services and linkages to community providers as needed
Track all minor aged children in household at least once monthly
Opportunities for growth
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree + License or Permits in Mental Health (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT). Or obtain permit/license within 3 months of employment.
Spanish bilingual preferred.
Perks of Working at ABC:

Full time W-2 position with full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elective benefits
Provide supervisory hours for clinical license
Training in evidence-based model of Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Great team and supportive environment
Be a part of a local organization with a strong community presence
For eligible borrowers, ABC is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and NYS Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) as a non-profit organization

Salary Range for CPP Therapist with license: $56,125.00 - $61,425.00 per year, plus add-on for Spanish fluency