CPST Specialist/Counselor - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARYFamily Service League is seeking a full-time Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) Specialist for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Program. The CPST Specialist will provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services to youth and families in their homes. These services are intended to assist the child/youth and family/caregiver in achieving stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships, and school and community integration.
- *$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!!**
We offer a competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including the following:*$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!*Hybrid and flexible schedule! Agency vehicle provided Supervision Hours toward Licensure ProvidedHealth and Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contributionUse of agency vehicleLife and AD&D InsuranceGenerous PTO (paid time off)Up to 11 paid HolidaysPaid Sick LeaveStudent Tuition Remission ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Discounts and more!
RESPONSIBILITIESThe CPST Specialist will conduct assessments in the family home.Prepare Treatment Plans.Follow the established treatment plan goals.The CPST Specialist will provide Intensive Interventions (counseling), Crisis Avoidance, Intermediate Term Crisis Management, Rehabilitative Psychoeducation, Strengths Based Planning and Rehabilitative Support for children/youth and caregivers.Complete all documentation in accordance with DOH and CFTSS standards in an electronic medical record (EHR).Submit weekly documentation regarding visits conducted and adhere to established direct service minimums.The CPST Specialist will complete assessments, treatment plans, recommendations and concurrent review paperwork, as per program guidelines.Collaborate with other CFTSS and care coordination providers to ensure coordinated care and effective treatment and treatment planning.Report all client crises immediately to the Program Director or designee.Attend routine supervision/team meetings.All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a related Mental Health field with 3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting working with children/youth OR Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience required. In-depth knowledge of children's mental health, family systems and a creative approach to intervening required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills required. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records required. Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and valid auto insurance required to drive from worksite to worksite. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Must have the availability to work evenings and/or Saturdays. “Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse workforce that meets the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified.”
Compensation details: 48000-48000 Yearly Salary
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