Clinician, Families Work (25493)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 53,518 - 72,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401K plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY hires a Clinician for the Families Work program to maintain a caseload of ten families and meet with each weekly; the program provides six to nine months of intensive services to at-risk children and families. You will report to the Program Coordinator, work onsite in the community with travel to client homes.

We offer a comprehensive package including health care, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401(k) plan, life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program that is registered by the NYS Department of Education.
• 0-2 years post-masters experience

Responsibilities

• Identify and discuss the strengths, risk factors, and service needs that may impact the health and safety of your client/family, and develop treatment goals and methods.
• Paperwork, case management, phone calls, meetings can be done at home;
• Coordinate virtual parent education classes of various age ranges, around the participants' schedules.
• Use appropriate curricula and support materials to educate families on positive parent-child interaction and child development.

Education

Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program that is registered by the NYS Department of Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schenectady-Genium-NPCS - Schenectady, NY 12304Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $53,518.40 - $72,800.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesClinician, Families Work

Licensed Social Workers and Mental Health Professional new hires are eligible for a $7500 retention bonus!

As a Clinician in the Families Work program, you will maintain a caseload of ten families and meet with each weekly. Families Work provides six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children either are at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. Families Work also facilitates parent education groups using Incredible Years and Active Parenting curricula. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work onsite within the community with travel to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and discuss the strengths, risk factors, and service needs that may impact the health and safety of your client/family, and develop treatment goals and methods.
• Paperwork, case management, phone calls, meetings can be done at home;
• Coordinate virtual parent education classes of various age ranges, around the participants' schedules.
• Use appropriate curricula and support materials to educate families on positive parent-child interaction and child development.

Requirements and Education

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program that is registered by the NYS Department of Education
• 0-2 years post-masters experience

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.

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