CFTSS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER– QUEENS

CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) offers opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs at earlier junctures in a child/youth’s life to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health condition.

Requirements

• Must have training, and experience to provide direct services related to the treatment of mental illness.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality/communication with the therapeutic team.
• Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
• Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; BA degree preferred; good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have experience working with seriously emotional disturbed youth or children/ job related or volunteer experience reflected on the resume
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program
• Must obtain screening for physical/mantoux testing