Therapist (BX Counseling Center)

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,400 - 64,920; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) is looking for a full-time Clinician to support its Bronx Counseling Center, an outpatient mental health clinic serving children aged 4 to 21. Responsibilities include providing therapy, conducting clinical assessments, and collaborating with families and community services.

The ideal candidate must have a relevant license in New York State and knowledge of treatment modalities for diverse client needs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the well-being of the children and families served.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in NYS.
• Knowledge of needs of abused and neglected children.
• English language-writing skills necessary for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy to clients.
• Complete clinical assessments and progress notes.
• Collaborate with families and community services.

Skills

Knowledge of individual, family, and group treatment modalities

Skills in working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with culturally diverse teams

Education

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD from an accredited school

Job description

Summary

JCCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness division is seeking a Clinician to join the Bronx Counseling Center an outpatient mental health clinic that serves children between the ages of 4 and 21. The full-time clinician would be responsible for completing intake assessments, as well as individual, group, and/or family counseling.

Job Duties

• Provide individual, group and family therapy to identified clients.
• Responsible for the formulation of clinical assessments for referred clients in accordance with established clinical procedures, and in collaboration with each client and family.
• Enter all progress notes and other case information in the web-based monitoring system and electronic health record.
• Responsible for completion of outcome measurement tools.
• Collaborate with case manager/resource specialist in planning for/and securing community-based services for client/family.
• Collaborate with client family members, school personnel, psychiatrist, and supervisor to assure treatment plans are appropriate for clients.
• Participation in intervention utilization review process according to clinical procedures as mandated by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings according to program procedures.
• Flexibility in coordinating work schedule to meet the needs of client/ family.

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, from an accredited school; Must be licensed in NYS
• Knowledge of individual, family, and group treatment modalities.
• English language-writing skills necessary to fulfill state and city regulations for keeping records.
• Knowledge of needs of, and identification of, abused and neglected children.
• Knowledge of child development and individual and family functioning.
• Skills in working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with client and teams that are culturally and professionally diverse.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,400- $64,920 per year