Jail-Based RESTART Clinician (LMSW/LMHC)

Family Services Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

403(b) with match

Paid time off

EAP program

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Family Services Inc. in New York seeks a RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW or LMHC) to provide jail-based counseling at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center. This full-time role combines group and individual therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a constrained setting.

The position requires licensure, experience with justice-involved populations, and evening availability. 35 hours weekly at $34/hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or mental health counseling (MHC).
• NYSED LMSW or LMHC licensure; provisional acceptable with permanent license before expiry.
• Experience with jail/justice-involved populations preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Background checks required by Agency and Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and co-facilitate groups (minimum of 4 weekly) for men and women.
• Provide individual therapy including diagnostic assessment and evaluation.
• Develop transition plans from custodial to community settings with ongoing supports.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with jail-based team using COMPAS/COMPAS-R.
• Maintain case records and complete required paperwork in Northpointe.
• Attend weekly supervision and inform Program Director of client progress.
• Coordinate with community providers for transitional services.
• Provide community-based individual therapy sessions via virtual platform.

Skills

Criminogenic risk knowledge

CBT knowledge

Cultural competence

Crisis management

Collaboration with staff

Program goals support

System gaps identification

Effective communication

Respect and initiative

Education

MSW or MHC degree

NYSED LMSW/LMHC licensure

Job description

Family Services Inc. in New York seeks a RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW or LMHC) to provide jail-based counseling at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center. This full-time role combines group and individual therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a constrained setting.

The position requires licensure, experience with justice-involved populations, and evening availability. 35 hours weekly at $34/hour with comprehensive benefits.