Full-Time Social Worker/Therapist

The New York Center for Children (NYCC) is a private, nonprofit agency which provides free, comprehensive therapy services to children, adolescents and their families who have experienced child abuse, neglect, domestic violence or other trauma.

NYCC is seeking a highly motivated professional with strong clinical skills to join our team. We are interested in individuals who have a background in working with children and adolescents and trauma informed treatment. This is a full time, Monday-Friday position with one remote day per week.

Job Description:

• Provide individual clinical treatment to children, adolescents and non-offending parents who have experienced abuse/trauma. (caseload is approx. 20 clients per week)
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Participate in weekly staff, clinical, peer and individual supervision meetings.
• Keep up-to-date statistics, including OVS statistics, documentation and reports as required.
• Conduct intake of new client referrals.
• Provide advocacy for children and families.
• Facilitate relations between ACS, partner agencies and families as needed.
• Conduct trainings and educational workshops.

Qualifications:

• LMSW and NYS licensure required
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish preferred
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families.
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of how trauma impacts child development and family systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.