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Youth Advocate / Therapist (Per Diem)
About Rising Ground
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported people but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.
SUMMARY: Provide weekly therapy sessions to youth in Family Respite program
Responsibilities
• Provides individual therapy to program youth, using the MTFC treatment model. This includes introducing new behavioral and coping skills and practicing these in sessions using strategic positive reinforcement and coaching interventions.
• Participates in the development of individual treatment plans for program youth.
• Attends weekly clinical team meetings.
• Provides record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities (case documentation).
• Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
• Master’s level in clinical field
• Experience with a behavioral approach to treating troubled youth preferred.
• Experience treating families, children, and adolescents.
• Experience with the administrative components of treatment (case documentation) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a treatment team.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Program Supervisor to implement child’s program; accept supervision well; be readily available for supervision; attend meetings; complete assigned paperwork.
Location: Bronx
Hourly: $28.00 Per Diem
