Foster Care Clinician

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

About The Position

St. Catherine’s is seeking a Foster Care Clinician to provide direct clinical services to children in the foster care setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling, (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT).
Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner, including licensed: 1. Psychoanalyst 2. Clinical Social Worker 3. Marriage and Family Therapist 4. Mental Health Counselor 5. Master Social Worker
New Graduates with Limited Permits also considered.
A current Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) and reliable vehicle for transporting clients - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage - is required.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules, which may include evening and/or weekend hours.
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire; with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of clinical contact for referral sources.
Document treatment progress as required by SCCC and by its regulating agencies.
Develop initial treatment plans and conduct regular updates.
Conduct appropriate screenings/assessments upon admission.
Provide individual, family and group therapy to children residing in SCCC Foster Care.
As a member of the foster care treatment team, provides clinical updates to the team including, but not limited to, child’s level of engagement in treatment, movement toward treatment goals, and recommendations for permanency.
Foster Care Clinician will maintain sufficient contact with the child’s school to ensure the child is benefiting from optimum educational placement. The clinician will also participate in CSE meetings and maintain contact with CSE chairperson as requested.
Document treatment processes as required by SCCC and by its regulating agencies including: Completion of thorough and up-to-date progress notes in both SCCC’s EHR and NYS Connections. Work with foster parents to develop an ICSP for the child. Preparation of clinical assessments, court reports, correspondence with other agencies, and social summaries. Completion of clinical assessments upon intake.
Attend all court hearings pertaining to the placement, permanency, and treatment of the child and family as requested by referral source.
Function as a member of the Foster Care Team, including the Family Specialist and program Supervisor.
Additional position-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor of 29i Clinical Services and/or AED of Clinical Services.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Embrace & Foster Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.