Therapist CPP Preventive

Overview

Practicing child parent psychotherapy model in the home. Position ideal for candidates who enjoy a flexible schedule and have a passion to work with families. Candidates will receive clinical hours and a bonus is given to those who obtain their licensure while employed. In addition, an 18-month commitment to the model will allow for the candidate to be rostered as a CPP Clinician. A rostered CPP clinician can work as a CPP therapist in any other mental health setting.

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 persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment to caregivers and child(ren) using CPP model primarily within the family home.
• Coordinate all case management, referral, and advocacy services for each family, to alleviate risk of abuse or neglect.
• Participate in all required training and credentialing activities as required by the CPP model, ACS, and Sheltering Arms.
• Develop resources for social services referrals, assessing, coordinating, and evaluating services needed by the family.
• Responsible timely submission of all paperwork, completion of intakes as well as progress notes and all necessary paperwork
• Maintain case records in an orderly fashion; maintain proper data entry and records within Connections and PROMIS systems.
• Home visits must take place at least weekly and may require a case planner to travel and walk-up steps. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health discipline,
• License(LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) or limited license preferred.
• Bilingual preferred. (preferably Spanish, French/Creole) to conduct case management for  our families.
• Clinical experience and experience with evidence based models preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills; computer literate. Experience in child welfare field strongly preferred, excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner while  managing competing priorities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications; knowledge of PROMIS/CNNX desired∙ Cultural awareness and sensitivity when serving clients that come from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Annual Salary $60,000

**Incentives for licensed and bilingual candidates.**

Salary : $60,000