MDFT Therapist – AFY Expansion

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting youth, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time MDFT Therapist to join the Alternatives For Youth – Expansion program.

Salary: $30 per hour
Schedule: 18 Hours (flexible hybrid work schedule)
Location: 320 Carleton Ave in Central Islip, NY (Will be traveling throughout Suffolk).

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The MDFT Therapist is responsible for delivering home-based, office-based, and community-based clinical services to adolescents and their families enrolled in the Alternatives for Youth (AFY) program. This part-time position utilizes the evidence-based Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) model to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral challenges. The Therapist plays a critical role in strengthening family relationships, enhancing youth functioning, and supporting long-term stabilization through culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions.

What are the key responsibilities:

Provde MDFT sessions across home, community, and office settings, employing a strengths-based, trauma informed, family-centered approach.
Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in accordance with program protocols
Collaborate closely with the MDFT Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and adherence to the MDFT model
Participate in required MDFT training, supervision, and fidelity monitoring activities to maintain clinical excellence and model integrity
Engage caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other key stakeholders to support therapeutic goals and system-wide alignment

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Psychology, or Substance Use Counseling (such as CASAC with a clinical master’s)
Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a clinical setting
Willingness successfully complete the MDFT model training and implement it with fidelity
Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Valid NYS Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Suffolk County

What We Offer:

At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to wellness has allowed us to earn the Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.

Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan. EAC employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.