The Children's Village·New York
The Sociotherapist manages a caseload of 8-10 therapeutic foster children, providing interventions to support their wellbeing and safety. They collaborate with the Behavioral Health Team to implement individualized plans for youth and families.
Children and adolescents in our foster care department have experienced multiple types of traumas and loss and require additional supports. The Sociotherapist will carry a caseload of 8-10 children designated as therapeutic and will be responsible for providing interventions that support the wellbeing and safety of children and adolescents in the FFC department. The Sociotherapist will work in close collaboration with the FFC Behavioral Health Team to ensure that the needs of the youth/families are being met through the use of individualized plans and interventions. Position requires flexible scheduling of hours (some evenings and weekends) to meet the needs of the clients.
The children’s village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
Candidates need at least an Associate's degree and two years of experience in children's mental health, addiction, or child welfare. A valid NYS driver's license and the ability to work flexible evening and weekend hours are required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
