Part Time Licensed Master Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor- LP (LMSW or MHC-LP)
About The Position
BCHP is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to join its Behavioral Health Division at the Four Seasons Pediatrics office in Clifton Park, New York. The role works with primary care providers to support patients with mental health concerns, families and patients managing chronic illnesses, and parents seeking help with child behavior. Candidates must be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Behavioral Health Consultants receive supervision hours from an LCSW-R toward advanced certification. The position accrues sick, holiday, and paid time off hours. Pay is $31–$32.50 per hour, negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- NYS LMSW, LMHC, or LMHC-LP license or limited permit.
- Experience or interest in working with pediatric patients.
- Strong assessment skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Competence in crisis intervention and brief, time-limited therapy.
- Experience working with parents on behavioral management and child development education.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment, care, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds with multiple needs or problems.
- Ability to develop medical and behavioral treatment plans and coordinate services to fulfill them.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.
- Availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial education, particularly concerning childhood and adolescent development.
- Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental health and psychosocial concerns.
- Provide functional and strengths-based assessment and diagnosis.
- Use motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at reducing symptoms.
- Complete required charting in patients’ electronic medical records.
- Assist with care coordination and care planning, and refer patients to appropriate community agencies as needed.
Benefits
- Accrual of sick time, holiday hours, and paid time off.
- Supervision hours from an LCSW-R toward advanced certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
