Jail-Based RESTART Clinician | MSW/LMHC Therapist

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

Job summary

Family Services, Inc. seeks a RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW or LMHC) to provide group and individual therapy for incarcerated individuals at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center. The role requires NYS licensure (LMSW/LMHC) with provisional options, and prefers candidates with jail experience.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, 35 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. Salary is $34/hour, with benefits and remote considerations as per program policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or mental health counseling (MHC) from a program recognized and approved by the NYS Department of Education.
• Licensed by NYS Education Department as LMSW or LMHC; provisional/licensed allowed with permanent license before expiration.
• Experience in jail or with justice-involved populations preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Successful completion of background checks for Agency and Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and co-facilitate groups for men and women (minimum of 4 groups weekly).
• Provide individual therapy including diagnostic assessment and evaluation.
• Develop transition plans from custodial to community settings with ongoing supports.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Work as part of an intensive jail-based team and use COMPAS/COMPAS-R to identify participants.
• Participate in team meetings with providers and jail staff; collaborate with in-jail team.
• Inform supervisor of clinical issues and consult with team members.
• Develop and modify treatment plans; maintain case records in Northpointe.
• Attend weekly supervision and regular clinical supervision.
• Coordinate with community-based providers to ensure transitional services.
• Provide community-based individual therapy via virtual platforms.
• Provide referrals and coordinate treatment with other agencies.
• Advocate for clients; attend meetings outside jail as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

MSW or LMHC per NYSED recognition

Job description

Family Services, Inc. seeks a RESTART Program Specialist/Clinician (LMSW or LMHC) to provide group and individual therapy for incarcerated individuals at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center. The role requires NYS licensure (LMSW/LMHC) with provisional options, and prefers candidates with jail experience.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, 35 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. Salary is $34/hour, with benefits and remote considerations as per program policy.