Clinician Day Treatment

ASTOR SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month

Fully paid LTD and life insurance

Agency medical and dental plan

Job summary

Astor Services in New York seeks a Clinician-Day Treatment to provide therapeutic, behavioral, and educational support to elementary and middle school students who need additional help.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering individual, group, and family therapy, and collaborating with psychiatrists, case managers, and educators to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• NY licensure (LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW) required.
• At least 1 year of experience serving K–8 in mental health or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine treatment needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, case managers, and educators, to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to clients and families as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities.

Skills

LMSW/LMHC/LCSW NY license

Education

LMSW/LMHC/LCSW NY license

Job description

The position of Clinician-Day Treatment is as fulfilling as it is challenging. This program offers therapeutic, behavioral, and educational support to elementary and middle school students who have been unsuccessful in their previous school placements and need more support from a therapeutic program. Daily activities include individual, group, and family therapy, keeping detailed documentation, and communicating with all necessary agencies. Experience with mental health is required. This position closely follows a Department of Education school schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine treatment needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, case managers, and educators, to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to clients and families as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities.

What we provide

• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Clinical supervision and continuing education credits.
• Training in Evidenced Based models (including: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Family Driven Care).
• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization health insurance, longevity incentives, tuition assistance and federal student loan forgiveness (based on eligibility), vacation and personal days, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Requirements

You must have:

• LMSW (or Limited Permit), LMHC, or LCSW licensure in New York State.
• At least one year of experience working with the grades K-8 in a mental health and/or educational setting.
• Outgoing personality with the confidence to handle challenging situations and people.

You should have:

• Motivation and a deep desire to work with at-risk children.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to take initiative and be creative.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in schedule.
• Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.