PSYCHOTHERAPIST

SCO Family of Services; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide individual and family therapy for LGBTQ youth in our program. You will conduct trauma-informed assessments, participate in team meetings, and support crisis intervention as needed.

Work includes implementing evidence-based treatment models, ensuring compliance with NYS and federal standards, and serving as a resource for staff on trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance use.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in NYS (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, or psychologist).
• Experience with trauma-informed treatment models.
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth.
• Experience in multicultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy as well as family therapy for LGBTQ youth.
• Conduct screening assessments, including trauma and depression screens and suicide risk screens.
• Complete all contractually required case documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in team meetings, program-wide staff meetings, and mandated training.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Participate and support implementation of evidence-based/evidence-informed therapeutic model(s).
• Ensure that services are delivered in compliance with SCO Family of Services, NYS, and federal standards.
• Serve as a resource for program staff on trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance use.
• Participate and promote a positive, supportive and cooperative team environment.
• Accept assignments as requested by clinical supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

LGBTQ youth experience

Experience with underserved youth

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

NYS LMSW/LCSW license

NYS LMHC license

NYS psychologist license

Job description

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

Education

• Provide individual therapy as well as family therapy (when indicated) for youth in the LGBTQ Program.
• Conduct screening assessments, including trauma and depression screens and suicide risk screens.
• Complete all contractually required case documentation in the Electronic Health Record
• Participate in team meetings, program-wide staff meetings, and mandated training,
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Participate and support implementation of evidence-based/evidence-informed therapeutic model(s).
• Ensure that services are delivered in compliance with SCO Family of Services, NYS, and federal standards, as well as standards for professional ethics.
• Serve as a resource for program staff on factors that affect youth functioning, including trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance use.
• Participate and promote a positive, supportive and cooperative team environment.
• Accept assignments as requested by clinical supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services.
• NYS license (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, psychologist).
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment models a plus.
• Experience in multi-cultural environments working with underserved youth and their families.
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth.
• Physical exam
• Clearance by NYS Central Register, NYS Justice Center, DMV (if licensed driver), and fingerprinting
• Ability to work late afternoons to early evenings.

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