FFS THERAPIST - CLINIC

ACCES Employment; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Mt. Vernon, NY is seeking a Fee-for-Service Therapist to provide individual clinical services to adolescents, adults, and families using evidence-based practices. The role supports diverse caseloads and requires timely documentation and collaboration with care management and external providers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work and licenses such as LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT, with experience in both individual and group settings. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT license or eligibility.
• Experience with adolescents and families.
• Comfort with individual and group therapy settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly group supervision; supervision time is compensated.
• Respond promptly to communications with the agency and external providers.
• Complete required documentation within established time frames and follow training schedules.

Skills

EMR experience

Substance use disorder

Bilingual English Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT

Job description

Location: Mt. Vernon, NY

Hours: Fee-For-Service

Salary: $40 (LMSW/LCAT) to $50 (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

We provide individual clinical services and support to a variety of individuals including adolescents, adults, and families from all walks of life which are experiencing life stressors or behavioral challenges through Evidenced Based Clinical Practices.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Fee for Service Therapist will be required to attend 1group supervisions monthly to maintain this position and this required time will be compensated equal to 1 unit of service.
• FFS Therapist will be expected to respond timely to communication sent by the agency, including clinical staff and collaborating departments such as Care Management, and external service providers such as DSS.
• FFS Therapist will be expected to complete all agency required documentation within established time frames. FFS Therapist will be expected to adhere to all clinic workflows and protocols outlined and reviewed during the training/onboarding and as summarized in the “New Therapist Training Schedule.”

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Computer skills and experience working with electronic medical records
• Significant substance use disorder experience and/ or CASAC is a plus
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LMFT required;
• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Experience working with adolescents and families and be comfortable in both individual and group settings

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

• Must be able to sit for multiple hours
• Must be capable to move throughout work day

Occasional lifting of > 5 pounds

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans