Clinician, School Based (22003)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; Argyle Municipal District; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Clinician for a school-based role. The Clinician will provide clinical counseling to students and their families, working collaboratively with school staff and community resources. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, and a license or Limited Permit is preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare package, tuition reimbursement, and various paid time off perks.

Benefits

Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor is required.
• Experience in human services or case management is preferred.
• License or Limited Permit in discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical counseling to students and their families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for client care.
• Create and review treatment plans and documentation.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Assessment and diagnosis

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor

Job description

School-Argyle SD - Argyle, NY 12809-0067 Overview

Salary Range: $28.85 - $30.25 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time

Clinician, School Based - Days

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

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

As a Clinician, you will work collaboratively with the school district and as part of an interdisciplinary team with identified students, by providing clinical counseling to the youth and their family in an outpatient mental health clinic, licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), imbedded within the School Building. You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the school district to identify and treat a caseload of students with mental health needs providing a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
• Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation and assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with the associated clinic prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, school staff and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend school-based Behavioral Health Center staff meeting once a month.
• Attend and participate in supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.

Requirements and Education

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
• License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
• Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.
• NYS Drivers License in good standing

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.