Clinic Therapist, LYFIP

Job Title:Clinic Therapist, LYFIP
Reports to:Clinical Director
Department:Clinic
Supervises:N/A
FLSA Status:Exempt
FT/PT:Part-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.
 
The Ackerman Institute for the Family Latinx Youth & Family Immigration Project: Dimelo en Español is committed to attend and empower Latinx youth and their families by providing family therapy and training in the community. Founded in 2014, the Latinx Youth & Family Immigration Project promotes cultural sensitivity as a form of social justice in all the systems involved in the life of the family.

Position Summary

This position of Clinic Therapist will be reporting to the Latinx Youth & Family Immigration Project Director, with support from the Clinical Director. 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.

Essential Job Functions

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Provide weekly couple and 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 minimum of 4 session per week, up to a maximum of 20 sessions per week.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bilingual required, in English/Spanish.
  • Must be well versed in issues related to race, gender identity and other areas of marginalization.
  • 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 details.
  • 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 Hybrid, based out of The Ackerman Institute’s New York, NY location on Fridays.
  • This position will require you to dedicate 4 – 20 hours per week.

Compensation

  • $50.00 per hour.

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.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at: bjara@ackerman.org, Subject: “Clinic Therapist, LYFIP” Only those candidates for an interview will be contacted.