Clinician, Day Education

NORTHEAST PARENT AND CHILD SOCIETY INC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a full-time clinician at the Schenectady, NY Student Counseling Center to support school success for children and families. The clinician will assess needs, set goals, and coordinate with schools to implement IEPs and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include providing therapeutic services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with OCFS/DOE requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• NYS Licensure preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC-LP.
• NYS Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals and families to support school success.
• Identify problem areas, treatment goals, and methods to attain goal leading to improved performance at school.
• Assist school personnel when behavioral situations occur involving students on your caseload.
• Work with education team and local school district to develop an Individual Education Plan and monitor progress.
• Provide therapeutic services to child and family using differential modalities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports and correspondence with referring and collateral agencies.
• Record and maintain case records per OCFS, DOE, and state mandates.
• Participate in intake assessments and engage with teaching staff and parents.

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Schenectady-Student Counseling Center - Schenectady, NY 12304 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Masters Salary Range: $55,016.00 - $66,560.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Clinician, Day Education

Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals with Limited Permit are eligible for $2500 retention bonus! Licensed Social Workers & Mental Health Professionals are eligible for a $7500 retention bonus!

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals and family situations with a focus on school success
• Identify problem areas, treatment goals, and methods to attain goal 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 ongoing progress of child and family.
• Provide therapeutic services to child and family using differential modalities
• Work with interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive treatment pan and to monitor ongoing progress of child and family
• Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence
• Record and maintain case record in accordance with agency OCFS, DOE, and other states mandates
• Participate in intake assessments as assigned
• Work with referring school districts and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Engage in ongoing collaboration and communication with teaching staff and students’ parent or guardian

Requirements and Education

• Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• NYS Licensure Preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, MHC-LP
• NYS drivers License

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 Rivers Family 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 other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.