Clinician, Residential

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Clinician to join their Residential Program. This role involves coordinating client assessments and collaborating with various stakeholders to create comprehensive treatment plans for children. You will engage with families and provide therapeutic services, ensuring quality oversight and continuous improvement of care. With a supportive environment that values diversity and empowerment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need. If you are passionate about social services and have the requisite qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 and CEU opportunities

Signing bonus for licensed professionals

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; related experience preferred.
• Professional licensure preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client assessments and develop case plans for children.
• Provide therapeutic services to children and families weekly.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and maintain case records.

Skills

Client Assessment

Therapeutic Services

Case Coordination

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Masters

Salary Range: $55,016 - $72,800

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position: Clinician, Residential

Benefits: Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health Counselors are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus! MSW/MHC's with Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

As a Clinician, you will coordinate client assessments and collaborate with children, families, legal guardians, law guardians, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, educators, childcare staff, and other providers to develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive, permanency-focused case plans for children in the Residential Program. You will report to the Director of the Residential Treatment Facility and work on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Work with treatment providers to establish treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current information.
• Meet and communicate with biological families, guardians, foster families, and case workers.
• Assess individual and family situations.
• Identify problem areas, set treatment goals, and develop methods to achieve them.
• Provide therapeutic services to children weekly and to families bi-weekly using differential treatment modalities.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and monitor treatment plans and progress.
• Develop case coordination skills.
• Collaborate with referring and collateral agencies, preparing reports and correspondence as needed.
• Maintain case records according to agency, OMH, and other state mandates.
• Participate in intake assessments as assigned.
• Plan for discharge and permanency at admission.
• Communicate actively with clients and stakeholders via phone and email.
• Ensure quality oversight and continuous improvement of services.

Requirements and Education:

• Master’s degree required; related experience preferred.
• RTF Clinician requires two years of related experience.
• Professional licensure preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must complete TCI training.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s 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 and CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our clients' lives. We empower 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 diverse backgrounds, not only because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are committed to creating a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.