Clinic Therapist, Community Outreach Center

Job Title:Clinic Therapist, Community Outreach Center
Reports to:Director of Community Outreach Center
Department:Clinic
Supervises:N/A
FLSA Status:Exempt
FT/PT:Full-Time

Organization Overview:

The Ackerman Institute for the Family was founded in 1960 and is one of the premier institutions for family therapy treatment, and one of the most highly regarded training facilities for family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves a diverse population of families at all stages of family life by offering a variety of programs that address a broad range of issues and concerns. The faculty at the Institute have achieved national prominence and earned national awards for the development of innovative approaches to family therapy and professional training.

Position Summary:

This position of Clinic Therapist, Community Outreach Center was created in order to create mental health services for families with school aged children in communities that are underserved in New York. This therapist will be reporting to the Director of Community Outreach, who will also provide with support through clinical supervision. Clinic Therapists are responsible for providing therapeutic services to families through the Ackerman Institute for the Family’s New York State Office of Mental Health, Article 31 Clinic. In addition to skills in Family Therapy, the qualified candidate will be fluent in discussing race, gender identity and other areas of marginalization. The Clinic Therapist is also expected to work collaboratively, and provide clear, clinical documentation in a timely manner. Must hold a current and valid license to practice mental health independently in the state of New York.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Provide weekly family therapy for the Institute. Case load may also contain individual cases of family members who are already receiving family services in the clinic.
  • Provide a minimum of 18 sessions per week, up to a maximum of 24 sessions per week.
  • Conduct weekly group psychotherapy
  • Collaborate with outreach coordinator
  • Maintain up-to-date, timely, electronic chart records that include treatment plans and session notes.
  • Must be available for clinical supervision for 2 hours a month, held bi-weekly.
  • Must be available to work evening hours and possibly Saturdays.
  • Participate in Utilization Reviews.
  • Must be able to conduct tele-therapy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current and valid license to practice mental health independently in the state of New York such as LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or licensed psychologist; LCSW preferred.
  • Applicants must have extensive clinical experience in Family Therapy, including, but not limited to, the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship program.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
  • Must be well versed in issues related to race, gender identity and other areas of marginalization.
  • Experience working with adolescents (12 to 18 years) and their family members in a school-based setting is preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in working with populations who have complex trauma is preferred.
  • Experience providing short-term and long-term Family Therapy, and group interventions, with underserved populations.
  • Knowledge and application of the Ackerman Relational Approach and/or Family Therapy theories.
  • Experience in social service setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques is preferred.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Commitment to Ackerman Institute values of inclusion, collaboration, and transparency.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Work Environment:

  • This position will be based out of our office in New York City 4 days per week and 1 day remotely.

Compensation:

Ackerman Institute for the Family offers a generous compensation package which includes:

  • Salary of $80,000 per year
  • Eligible employees can enroll in the Company’s medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurances for employees and dependents, largely subsidized by Ackerman.
  • A 403(b)-retirement plan with eligibility for employer match.
  • Generous paid-time-off package.
  • Commitment to work-life balance.

Welcoming Diversity:

The Ackerman Institute for the Family provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. It does not discriminate based on any status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment, education, volunteer, and clinical care related activities or in any other aspect of the Institute’s operation. Black, Indigenous, and people of color; trans, non-binary, and intersex people, especially transwomen; those from poor and working-class backgrounds, immigrants, people with disabilities; as well as people at the intersections of these experiences are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Chantelle Brown, Director of Community Outreach Center at cbrown@ackerman.org, Subject: “Clinic Therapist, Community Outreach.” Only those candidates for an interview will be contacted.