Therapist

Job Title: Therapist - Youth ACT
Location: Bay Shore, NY
Job Description:
We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible Therapist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This community-based program serves youth ages 10-21 with serious behavioral health needs, helping them remain safely in their homes and communities through intensive, team-based support.
Responsibilities:

• Operate within program policies, procedures, and agency practice guidelines.
• Adhere to state regulations and applicable codes of conduct.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to support client functioning and goal attainment.
• Provide person-centered, individualized family, individual, and group therapy in home, community, and office settings.
• Deliver services in a trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competent manner.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Apply agency-approved evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in daily team meetings, family meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Coordinate care with schools, DSS, and other collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in an on-call rotation outside normal business hours.
• Assist with client transportation to service locations as needed.
• Complete timely documentation, reports, and other program-related tasks

Time Breakdown:

• 60% Direct client contact (including transportation).
• 20% Documentation and case-related meetings.
• 20% Team meetings, supervision, and training.

Qualifications:

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (limited permits accepted).
• Experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred.
• Strong documentation and computer skills (EHR experience a plus).
• Valid NYS driver's license and daily access to a personal vehicle.