Contract Clinical Specialist – Mental Health Therapy

Suffolk AME; Farmingville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is seeking Clinical Specialists for the Farmingville location to deliver cognitive and behavioral skills for seriously mentally ill adults and adolescents 16+. The role emphasizes CBT, psycho-educational treatment, group therapy, social networking, and forensic client work.

Strong LMSW/LCSW credentials required and maintained. Salary is per session and depends on credentials; hours include Monday and Friday 9am-5pm, and Tue-Thu

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work and certification as LMSW or LCSW by NYSED. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cognitive and behavioral skills to treat seriously and persistently mentally ill adults.
• Treat adults at risk of harm to self or others and those with dual diagnoses (mental illness and substance use).
• Treat adolescents aged 16 and over using CBT, psycho-educational approaches, group therapy, social networking, and forensic client treatment.

Skills

CBT

Psycho-educational

Group therapy

Social networking

Forensic clients

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LMSW or LCSW certification (NYSED)

Job description

Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is seeking Clinical Specialists for the Farmingville location to deliver cognitive and behavioral skills for seriously mentally ill adults and adolescents 16+. The role emphasizes CBT, psycho-educational treatment, group therapy, social networking, and forensic client work.

Strong LMSW/LCSW credentials required and maintained. Salary is per session and depends on credentials; hours include Monday and Friday 9am-5pm, and Tue-Thu