Family Therapists

Outreach has been providing quality drug and alcohol services in the NY metro area since 1980.  Outreach Project's mission is "To empower individuals, families and communities to make choices which will enable them to experience a responsible life free from alcohol and drug abuse".

 

Outreach currently operates programs in Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island.  Please visit our website:  www.opiny.org for additional information on our program services.

 

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Family Therapist for our adolescent residential substance abuse treatment facility in Ridgewood, Queens.  The family therapist is part of a treatment team providing services to adolescents and their families.

 

Some of the primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilitate parent participation in the following formats: Initial family sessions, Parent Support Group, Multi Group, Family Sessions, Phone contact/support and assistance. Development of family focused treatment plans with residents. Facilitate letter group and gain information on the family system from the resident’s perspective. Facilitate Post Pass group. Provide individual sessions with clients and families as indicated. Facilitate Chemical Dependency Education group for families. Participate in weekly clinical formats, such as case conference, Department Head meetings, Package meeting. Provide crisis intervention with residents and/or their parents including scheduling and facilitating re-assessments. Coordinate parent telephone list, sign in forms and multi-family session schedule. Coordinate the screening, editing and response to incoming and outgoing letters. Plan, organize and coordinate special family events including Thanksgiving celebration, Winter Holiday, etc..Qualifications:

LMSW, LCSW or LMFT required.  Must be a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) licenseed by New York State.  Must have experience working with families and adolescents.  Therapeutic community or experience working in other substance abuse setting required.  Bilingual Spanish a plus.  This position does require you to work up to three evenings per week (Wednesday mandatory) and may also include occasional Saturday hours.

 

These positions are located in Ridgewood, Queens, and the facility is accessible by public transportation.  Employee parking is also available.

 

Full time positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, pension, etc. 

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Outreach Project team.  If you are interested in working for one of the leading providers in the substance abuse treatment field and you meet the qualifications listed above, please forward your resume via fax to 718 849 1093 or email to outreachhr@yahoo.com