Hybrid Therapist
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Therapist Position Suffolk County (Hybrid) - -NEW HIRE BONUS: $500 AND $750 IF YOU ARE Bi-LINGUAL in English/Spanish!!
Hope For Youth is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Therapist to join our innovative Diversion Program, designed to support youth at risk of out-of-home placement due to court involvement. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!
This impactful program serves families with children aged 12 to 18 across Suffolk County, helping them address challenges such as:
- Family conflict and communication issues
- School truancy and runaway behaviors
- Mental health and substance use concerns
What makes this program stand out is its integration of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)-a powerful, evidence-based model proven to strengthen family relationships and improve youth outcomes. Comprehensive MDFT training is provided at no cost and takes place during regular work hours, offering a valuable professional development opportunity.
As a therapist in this program, you'll provide short-term, intensive, in-home family therapy, focused on:
- Strengthening family bonds
- Building effective problem-solving skills
- Connecting families to a supportive, community-based network of care
Join a mission-driven team working to keep youth safely at home and thriving. Make a difference-one family at a time.
Minimum qualifications to be HFY's next Therapist include:
- License Required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) limited permits are welcome
- Spanish and English-speaking
- 1 Year experience working with youth is , and Hope For Youth will train in the MDFT model.
- Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
- Flexible schedule to accommodate program
- Participate in treatment team, case review, and other meetings
- Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court
- Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team
- Travel as needed
- Knowledge of child serving systems
- Physical Requirements: ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed), attending home visits and/or working from various HFY locations, and conferences as needed read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, routinely lift up to 10lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs (associated with office work).
This opportunity is being offered at a salary set by the county that is based upon a 35-hour work week involving a combination of remote, office and field work. The hours are flexible around the needs of the clients.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, and for some roles, a physical exam and drug testing. Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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 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 , and for some positions, long-term
Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).
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