Clinician, School Based (23095)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

3d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.