Therapist, Child Crisis Response

• Seeking licensed therapists to join female-led organization with strong local presence*

About ABC: The Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the therapist include:

• Referrals will focus on children, adolescents and young adult up to age 20 who are unwilling or unable to be connected to outpatient treatment, or who need in-home services until they are connected
• In-home and school mental health crisis assessments
• Staff will respond to referrals within two hours of referral, one hour to NYC schools
• De-escalation of crisis situations
• Transport to hospital when needed
• Coordination of care/linkage to longer-term services
• Work one weekend a month

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate would have experience doing crisis/ER work, clinical background, be a team player.
• Creative and motivated therapists that are committed to clinical excellence and are passionate about working with children and families
• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT (MSW w/ limited permit also allowed at lower salary upon discretion of supervisor)
• Therapists with a desire to learn, grow and share experiences with our diverse teams
• Some experience working with children/families
• Responsive and effective communicator
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Able to work some morning and evening hours

Perks of Working at ABC:

• Hybrid schedule; combination of remote and in-office sessions with flexibility in scheduling (Monday/Thursday is remote) (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday office)
• Training opportunities
• Full time W-2 position with full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elective benefits
• Supervision both individual and group available
• Provide supervisory hours for clinical license LCSW
• Great team and supportive environment
• Work closely with psychiatric staff and other therapists
• Be a part of a local organization with a strong community presence
• For eligible borrowers, ABC is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and NYS Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) as a non-profit organization

See below several testimonials from current staff!

• “Being part of this program as a Clinician is very meaningful and fulfilling. I love that as a team we are able to support families within our communities and provide immediate support by meeting them where they are at, providing a solution, and receiving words of gratitude afterwards.”
• “The Children's Mobile Crisis Team's success is due to the courage, compassion and energy the team members offer. Not only do they care about the safety of the children, but they also value their commitment to help. We have the support of our supervisors and each other.”
• “Being part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a Child Psychiatrist, Clinical Supervisors, Crisis Clinicians and Family Peer Advocates makes our work feel part of team effort where we all want to achieve the same goal: to allow the child to receive adequate care in order for them to thrive within their home, school and community."

STARTING SALARY

LMSW: $57,750/year

LCSW: $63,000/year

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.