Mental Health Clinician - School Satellite
About The Position
The Mental Health Clinician in the School Satellite program provides mental health assessments, treatment, and other needed supports to students and their families across multiple school settings. The clinician becomes an integral part of school communities by delivering direct clinical services and supporting students’ treatment needs. The position is based in assigned schools, the corporate office, field, and clinic settings in Far Rockaway, New York. It is full-time and exempt, generally Monday through Friday during school hours within assigned DOE schools; other clinical work is assigned when schools are closed. Occasional evening and Saturday availability is required. The position reports to the Clinical Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires in-person work in New York City and travel to other Rising Ground sites or within the community for visits when required.
Requirements
- Valid New York State clinical license (LCSW, LMSW, LCAT, LMFT, or LMHC); limited permit holders will also be considered.
- Knowledge of family systems.
- Strong writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Availability for occasional evening and Saturday hours.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in person in New York City.
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required.
- Ability to travel within the community and conduct visits.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical experience, especially in a school setting.
- Spanish-speaking skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide school-based mental health services to students in assigned schools.
- Conduct intake and ongoing mental health assessments as needed.
- Provide individual and group counseling to assigned students.
- Conduct family sessions when indicated to support students’ clinical treatment.
- Participate in appropriate meetings and supervision.
- Maintain timely, thorough, youth-centered clinical documentation in an electronic health record.
- Refer students to other services as needed.
- Manage an active client caseload and provide regular and as-needed clinical services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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