Youth Physical Therapist Jobs

Consults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides community support and case management services

Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification and confidentiality of privileged information at the same time adhering to client privacy laws

Meets established productivity standards while completing concurrent documentation and demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions

Determines frequency, duration and intensity of treatment, and develops treatment plans

Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkage

Participates in emergency response activities as assigned

Multitask/Organization: Possess and demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills

Provide specific information and psychoeducation regarding impact of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on children.

Work collaboratively with agency staff to plan and implement educational, social, and therapeutic events and educational programs for survivors.

Position Requirements and Special Notes

Provide assessments for child victims of trauma and utilize standardized assessment measures to identify trauma-related symptoms and resiliency

Provide evidence-based trauma treatment services, including crisis intervention, individual, and group therapy, to child victims of trauma and non-offending family members

Good organizational and practice management skills.

Skill in administering and interpreting the SASSI-A2.

Must have skills in working with SED populations, substance use, and with individuals and families undergoing acute episodes of psychiatric distress.

Knowledge of the ASAM criteria for determining level of care and guiding treatment.

Demonstrates the skills necessary to motivate and engage youth and their families.

Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles of child and family development and family systems theory.

Valid CPR/First Aid certification is preferred

Must be motivated to work with youth ages 5-18, experience with human services/behavioral health/and youth work.

Great for part-time or additional income working with youth and families with community-based organization providing individual/family therapy.

Ongoing training and supervision is provided with position.

Flexible schedule, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, and Employee Discounts

Bonus Pay and Signing Bonus when qualified.

Provide professional care for youth ages 8-18 and their families

Assist with therapy, group activities and transportation

Participate in treatment, assessment and collaboration with the treatment team

Provide culturally competent service delivery

Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment

Career advancement opportunities including participation in an Acenda leadership development program

Ensures individual, family, and group therapy documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Communicates patient’s progress and readiness for discharge to members of treatment team; ensures initial discharge plans are documented within specified timeline.

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field.

One year post-graduate work preferred.

Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Engage in case management activities.

We offer continuous employee education and development and paid clinical supervision.

Are you interested in developing your knowledge and skills as a family therapist?

Pre-licensed staff must meet weekly for group supervision. Additional supervision may be offered as determined by the Clinical Supervisor.

We work with our staff to offer flexibility whenever possible.

Are you interested in a job using your therapeutic training and skills?

Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.

Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.

Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.

Retrieves patient information in hospital medical records application to improve knowledge of case and facilitate patient moving through continuum of care.

Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations.

Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling.

competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth

Master's degree from a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Medical Association

Current license from the Board of Registration in Medicine in the state of New York

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

improving the well-being of its community