HBCI Therapist

JCCA is a non‑profit agency dedicated to serving children and families since 1822. With a commitment to high‑quality programs, we provide essential services across New York City, and Westchester County, reaching over 16,000 individuals annually.

JCCA’s Home‑Based Community Intervention (HCBI) program supports youth (ages 5–20) transitioning from inpatient or residential care, or at risk of placement. Our family‑driven, youth‑guided model brings crisis intervention, stabilization, and skill‑building directly to homes, schools, and communities. HCBI utilizes a number of interventions, including: the active participation of the family and other natural supports, the utilization of promising practices and evidence‑based treatment interventions focused on family and systems approaches, meaningful connections within the home and community, and preparations for transition to adulthood;

all as applicable to the population served.

As an HCBI Therapist at JCCA
, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through tailored interventions. This position is crucial in helping young people develop the skills they need for productive and independent lives.

• Deliver short‑term, evidence‑based therapy and crisis support to youth and families
• Conduct assessments, safety planning, and case management
• Provide “warm hand‑offs” to ongoing services and ensure a safe home environment
• Adapt intensity of services based on evolving family needs
• Document care, participate in team supervision, and maintain a community caseload
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as necessary to ensure effectiveness.
• Share on‑call responsibilities with the Supervisor and other Interventionists on a weekly, rotating basis, where the Interventionists respond to crisis calls remotely after hours and on weekends. Additional compensation provided for on‑call rotations.

• Must hold a valid New York State license: LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LCAT; limited permit is acceptable at time of hire
• Experience working with youth with serious emotional disorders, developmental disabilities (IDD), or complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in family systems, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed care.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based treatment models.
• Spanish language skills are a strong plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health, racial equity, and social justice.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Patience, flexibility, and a strengths‑based, client‑centered approach.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for the HBCI Therapist position at JCCA today!

Salary: $62,400 - $64,920 - differential offered for Spanish language skills and/or NYS LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCSW or LCAT.