Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Community-Based Therapist

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc., a private, non-for-profit health and human service agency located in Auburn, NY seeks a Full Time Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Community Based Therapist. The Therapist will provide child- centered assessments and therapeutic services for children in non-traditional settings including home and/or community, schools or other site-based settings.

The Community Based Therapist will use their skills to:

• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments and treatment planning for children referred to the Children and Family Treatment and Services Programs.
• Complete assessments to identify child's service needs.
• Develop treatment plans in consultation with the child and caregivers and treatment team.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Provide services in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Work with children ages 2 to 7 years old and their caregivers in providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
• Participate in a 2-week training for Parent Child Interaction Therapy as well as in monthly consultation calls over the course of 12 months.
• Administer Evidence Based Screening tools such as the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) to measure progress and provide data feedback to caregivers.
• Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with Agency requirements and within a timely manner.
• Attend training in Evidence Based treatment modalities.
• Participate in weekly supervision as well as other Agency meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Community Based Therapist are:

• Qualified candidates must have a valid NYS licensure as a LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, LMSW, LCSW and licensed psychoanalyst.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• prior experience in mental health programs providing direct services to children with emotional disturbances and their families.
• Must be able to work effectively with individuals and in groups and be successful at developing and fostering professional relationships.

Benefits include:

• 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year.
• 48 hours of wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used anytime you feel you need sometime for yourself.
• Ten Paid Holidays (includes one floating holiday)
• 96 hours of sick time annually, (accruing 8 hours per month)
• Agency sponsored Life and Dental insurance for employees, family plans also available.
• 6 different Health insurance plans to choose from.
• Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 Weeks Paid Time Off that does not go against your other PTO.
• EEO