Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Clinician, School Based in Schenectady, New York
Clinician, School Based
Job Details
Job Location
School-Mohonasen Elementary - Schenectady, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$53,518.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Description
As a Clinician, you will work collaboratively with the school district and as part of an interdisciplinary team with identified students, by providing clinical counseling to the youth and their family in an outpatient mental health clinic, licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), imbedded within the School Building. You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the school district to identify and treat a caseload of students with mental health needs providing a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation and assessments as indicated.
Collaborate with the associated clinic prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, school staff and any other community supports for client care.
Attend school-based Behavioral Health Center staff meeting once a month.
Attend and participate in supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.
Requirements and Education:
Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.
NYS Drivers License in good standing
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.