• OLP Clinician, Foster Care

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Albany, NY)


    OLP Clinician, Foster Care

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Albany-New Karner-NPCS - Albany, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Masters

     

    Salary Range

     

    $65000.00 - $72800.00 Salary

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    OLP Clinician, Foster Care

     

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

     

    Work related travel reimbursed at predetermined rates

     

    As a Clinician in the Therapeutic Foster Care Family Program, you will provide clinical services to children and families in foster care. The Therapeutic Foster Family Program provides foster and pre-adoptive foster homes for abused and neglected children from birth through age 21 and supports families in the goal of re-unification and permanency. Each foster parent receives intensive training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive experience. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work onsite and in the community.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide assessment, treatment planning and general counseling for children in foster care.

    + Required to provide 20-25 hours of individual, group, or family therapy per week.

    + Conduct specialized risk assessments.

    + Consult with other staff involved in the care of the child and families.

    + Attend case related meetings.

    + Participate in supervision.

    + Have regular communication with birth families around progress/problems of children in care, how to support them and work towards permanency.

    + Provide regular case documentation for all children and families on workload including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans.

    Requirements and Education:

    + Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field required.

    + Must have active NYS licensure in one of the following disciplines: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC/LMHC-D, LMFT/LMFT-D or LCAT.

    + Valid NYS driver's license required.

     

    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.