About this opportunity
Hope for Youth lists this Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment Worker opportunity in amityville, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Worker
This position is part time with flexible hours based on the needs of the program and clients.
Hope For Youth has openings for a Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Worker in our Child Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (CMHRS) program. CPST Workers assist children, and their families achieve stability in their home, set goals, and create interpersonal relationships. They also provide crisis management and counseling.
CPST services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child's treatment plan. CPST services include the activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth, family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as function OLP, to address identified rehabilitative needs with a comprehensive treatment plan. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
What You'll Do:
Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic services Support youth through psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational training Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with OMH guidelines Deliver services that are trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competent Assist with discharge planning and provide transportation as needed Maintain documentation, reports, and case notes Participate in supervision, training, and professional development
What We're Looking For:
Master's Degree (or higher) in a related field and 1 year of experience working with children/adolescents and families OR Bachelor's Degree with certification in an Evidence-Based Practice (consistent with CPST services) OR Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of applicable experience (children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare, juvenile justice, or related field)
Additional Requirements:
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
Reliable personal vehicle daily for work-related travel (mileage reimbursement available)
Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (Microsoft Office & EMR systems)
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job (walking, sitting, standing, bending, stair climbing, driving, etc.)
This opportunity is being offered as Part-Time, 10-20 hour Weekdays/Weekends, based on client needs
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91% Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Worksite address
amityville, NY, 11701, US
Who can apply
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