Job Title: Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner – Full Time
Department: 29I Health Facility

Position Summary

The Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (LBHP) provides counseling and education to help youth and families develop the skills they need to meet their goals. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to establish individualized treatment plans, conduct comprehensive assessments, and provide therapy services in both clinical and community-based settings. You will play a vital role in improving behavioral expectations and fostering positive change through trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions. This position offers flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

Department

New Directions Youth & Family Services’ 29I Health Facility provides comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services for children and adolescents. By offering assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, our team helps youth and their families build the skills they need to succeed.

Agency

New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

New Directions takes pride in offering a competitive benefits package to support our employees:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• 401k with up to 3% agency match

• 105 hours of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays

• Flexible 35-hour schedule

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• Join a company where over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years

Compensation

$53,147 – $57,133 per year, based on education and experience. Additional raises guaranteed.

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, flexible 35-hour schedule.

Professional Development Opportunities

Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners receive ongoing supervision and professional development through in-service trainings, clinical support, and opportunities to expand expertise in trauma-informed and evidence-based care.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish individualized client and family-centered treatment goals in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

• Complete comprehensive assessments, including risk, trauma, developmental, and mental health needs

• Provide individual, family, group, and substance use counseling and treatment

• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to reduce problem behaviors and support pro-social growth

• Provide psychoeducation and wellness education to clients and families

• Integrate services with community resources and promote skill-building

• Communicate and collaborate with families, case planners, and medical practitioners

• Enhance compliance with behavioral expectations through structured interventions

• Maintain all required documentation and comply with regulations and standards

• Attend mandatory trainings, team meetings, and supervision

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Treatment Team Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, counseling, and treatment planning

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic interventions

• Experience working with youth and families affected by behavioral health and/or substance use challenges

• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to adapt to change, work independently, and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team

• Proficient in documentation and communication across multiple mediums

Qualifications

• Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC or LMHC-P), Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW under LCSW/Psychologist supervision), or Psychiatrist

• LMSW or LMHC candidates may be considered with the stipulation that licensure must be obtained within 90 days of appointment

• Experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adolescents and families (preferred)

• Experience working with individuals in acute crisis and/or with substance use disorders (preferred)

• Compliance with all required background checks and mandated trainings, including:

  • NYS SCR, SOR, DCJS fingerprinting, SEL, and OMIG Medicaid Exclusion

  • Mandated reporter training

• Valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and compliance with agency driving policy

• Ability to pass an annual physical per agency health policy (Category 2 classification)

• Compliance with agency safety standards and healthy work environment practices

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply.