Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) Worker at Hope for Youth

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHope For Youth has openings for a Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Worker in our CMHRS Department. Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope for Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. A CPST Worker would assist children, and their families achieve stability in their home, set goals, and create interpersonal relationships. This person would also provide crisis management and counseling. This position is part time with flexible hours based on the needs of the program and clients. Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child's treatment plan. CPST services include the activities necessary to correct or ameliorate conditions discovered during the initial assessment visits. CPST is a face-to-face intervention with the child/youth, family/caregiver or other collateral supports. This is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as function OLP, to address identified rehabilitative needs with a comprehensive treatment plan. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.What You'll Do:Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic servicesSupport youth through psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational trainingWork collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomesDevelop and implement treatment plans aligned with OMH guidelinesDeliver services that are trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competentAssist with discharge planning and provide transportation as neededMaintain documentation, reports, and case notesParticipate in supervision, training, and professional developmentWhat We're Looking For:✔ Master's Degree (or higher) in a related field and 1 year of experience working with children/adolescents and familiesOR✔ Bachelor's Degree with certification in an Evidence-Based Practice (consistent with CPST services)OR✔ Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of applicable experience (children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare, juvenile justice, or related field)Additional Requirements:Valid NYS Driver's License in good standingReliable personal vehicle for work-related travelStrong writing, organizational, and computer skills (Microsoft Office & EMR systems)Ability to meet physical requirements of the job (walking, sitting, standing, bending, stair climbing, driving, etc.)This opportunity is being offered as Part-Time, 10-20 hour Weekdays/Weekends, based on client needsOnly candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth. Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island! Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Special Events and Recognition Awards Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available. 91% Employer-paid medical premiums Generous paid time off Agency-funded Pension Plan Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disabilityHope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.orgAdditional Pay Range InformationThe salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).Job Posted by ApplicantPro