School Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker I (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT) - eSTART

Hillside Childrens Center•Rochester, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are offering a $4,000 Sign On Bonus for a Full-Time Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, & permit eligible)! Job Summary The Clinician I will assess and deliver quality mental health care to youth and family in Community, Home, School, or Residential setting under appropriate supervision. Monroe #1 BOCES collaborates with Hillside to provide comprehensive mental health supports embedded within the 6:1:1 program. This position is responsible for assessment, counseling, case management and advocacy for students within the e-START program. Individual and group counseling is provided in accordance with students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in line with goals around social/emotional and mental health. This full-time position is on a Monday-Friday school schedule, with the hours being 7:00am-3:00pm.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
Must be license eligible
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
If not licensed, obtain a limited permit upon hire and successfully pass licensing exam by the end of permit period.
LMSWs pursuing LCSW licensure must complete all required supervised hours within three (3) years of full-time employment or six (6) years of part-time employment.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Ability and willingness to travel
Demonstrate ability to assess and treat youth and families.
Ability to advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results.
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct towards all.
Demonstrate ability to utilize conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical team in the assessment of Hillside youth and family needs through clinical interventions to treat and achieve positive outcomes.
Create, implement, evaluate, and modify, as needed, individual treatment plans to meet assessed client’s unique needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Assess and facilitate referrals to Hillside services and resources provided by the treatment team.
Provide individual and group therapy, as well as family therapy, based on client needs.
Collaborate with other informal supports, community, and mental health providers to provide needed services to clients.
Develop, maintain, and retain all required documentation in a compliant and timely manner including, but not limited to, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Act as the primary contact for the treatment plan for youth being treated.
May provide transportation for youth as needed to appointments, meetings, or appearances.
Ensure Hillside policies, procedures and all applicable governmental laws/regulations/guidelines are followed.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.