Clinician, Day Treatment

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$26.45 - $31.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Description

Clinician - Day Treatment

MSW/MHC's with Limited Permit are eligible for $2,500 sign on bonus!

Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health professionals are eligible for $7,500 sign on bonus!

Position SummaryThis position is responsible for providing clinical services to all Day Treatment clients and their families according to program and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that all services are strengths-based, individualized, and comprehensive according to need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Employees are expected to be awake and alert while working.• Assess individual and family situations with a focus on school success.• Identify problem areas, treatment goals, and methods to attain goals leading to improved performance at school.• Assist school personnel when behavioral situations occur involving students on your caseload.• Work with the education team and local school district to develop a comprehensive Individual Education Plan and to monitor the ongoing progress of the child and family.• Provide therapeutic services to children and families using differential modalities.• Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and to monitor the ongoing progress of the child and family.• Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.• Record and maintain case records in accordance with agency OMH, DOE, and other state mandates.• Participate in intake assessments as assigned.• Work with referring school districts and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or ExperienceRequires a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

Certification/LicensureClinical licensure is preferred; a Limited Permit is required.

Qualifications

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!