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GA Family Services - Therapeutic Foster Care Clinician

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Position Status: Full-Time (40-hours per week)

Salary Range: $26 to $34.94 per hour

Position Schedule: Schedule may vary based on appointment times and youth needs, typically:

+ Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

+ Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:00am – 7:00pm

+ Thursday: 10:30am – 7:00pm

+ Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

+ Saturday: Occasionally

Purpose: We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required) to work as a part of our treatment team, providing services to youth who have been victims of abuse. This individual will complete evaluations, provide consultation, maintain a caseload of individual and group therapy clients, and support youth and families in crisis situations.

Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or a related field

+ Active license to practice in New York State (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc.)

+ Valid NYS Driver’s License

+ Experience with youth and adolescents in therapeutic settings preferred

+ Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Job Duties:

+ Conduct evaluations and participate in treatment planning for foster youth who are victims of abuse

+ Provide weekly group therapy for teens and individual therapy tailored to client needs

+ Offer trauma-informed care, substance abuse counseling, family therapy, and transitional support

+ Maintain timely and thorough documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress summaries)

+ Provide psycho-education and wellness support

+ Liaise with in-house teams to ensure coordinated care

+ Promote behavioral health goals and support pro-social skill development

+ Safety – Follows required safety procedures.

+ In-services – Attends all required in-service training.

GAFS Organizational Responsibilities:

+ Actively participates as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team for assigned youth and to assist in coordinating and monitoring services that are tailored to the needs of the youth.

+ Engages in regular supervision with own supervisor, including scheduled evaluations.

+ Actively participates in all in-service programs and scheduled meetings

+ Maintains ongoing and open communication with team members and promotes relationships of trust and respect with clients, families, customers, and staff.

+ Responsible for emergency on-call coverage, as scheduled

+ Fulfills obligations inherent in the major system of the GACFS and the LSS Personnel policies.

+ Demonstrates a commitment to organizational and department goals.

+ Shares positive and negative information directly with team members and confronts others; to utilize the organizational chain of command.

+ Practices good listening skills and communicates well both in writing and verbally.

+ Demonstrates personal and professional ethics, attitudes and value systems which enhance team functioning and to be abide by the Standards of Confidentiality.

+ Upholds child and family rights as outlined in State Office of Child and Family Services mandates and GACFS procedures.

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ 401(k) Matching

+ Paid Time Off, Including Holidays

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Health Reimbursement and Savings Accounts (HRA/HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Tuition Assistance Program

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Lutheran Social Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.