• Clinician, Residential

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Schenectady, NY)


    Clinician, Residential

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Masters

     

    Salary Range

     

    $55016.00 - $72800.00 Salary

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Clinician, Residential

     

    Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health Counselors are eligible for $7500 signing bonus!

     

    MSW/MHC's with Limited Permit are eligible for $2500 signing bonus!

     

    As a Clinician, you will coordinate client assessments and work with the child, family, legal guardian, law guardian, psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, educators, child care staff, and other providers to prepare, implement and monitor a comprehensive, permanency-focused case plan for children in the Residential Program. You will report to the Director of the Residential Treatment Facility and will work on-site.

    Responsibilities:

    + Work with the direct treatment providers to establish treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information.

    + Meet and communicate with biological families, guardians, foster families, and case workers.

    + Assess individual and family situations.

    + Identify problem areas, treatment goals and methods to attain goals.

    + Provide therapeutic services to children on at least a weekly basis and families on at least a bi-weekly basis using differential treatment modalities.

    + Work with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan and to monitor ongoing progress of child and family.

    + Learn and practice case coordination skills.

    + Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.

    + Record and maintain case record in accord with Agency, OMH, and other state mandates.

    + Participate in intake assessments as assigned.

    + Diligently plan for discharge/permanency, at the time of admission.

    + Actively communicate with clients and customers through phone and email correspondence.

    + Ensure quality oversight and improvement services.

    Requirements and Education:

    + Requires a Master’s degree; related experience preferred.

    + RTF Clinician requires two years of related experience.

    + Professional licensure preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

    + Must pass physical.

    + Must be able to complete TCI training.

    + Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

    About Northern Rivers

    At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.