• Clinician, School Based Crisis

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Albany, NY)


    Clinician, School Based Crisis

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    School-North Albany Academy - Albany, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $25.73 - $28.85 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

    Description

    Clinician, School Based Crisis - Days

     

    MSW/MHC's with a Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

     

    Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

     

    As a School-based Crisis Clinician you will provide integrated clinical, crisis services in the school to support district students, families and staff to improve social emotional and academic outcomes for enrolled students. You will provide services collaboratively using a strength, multi-disciplinary, team-based and trauma informed approach. You will report to the Senior Director, Behavioral Health and will work on-site with some travel required.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide clinical consultation, in collaboration with district staff, to enrolled students

    + Perform Mental Health Status Examinations and Assessments

    + Perform crisis intervention to address clinical concerns to support students and staff

    + Create safety plans in collaboration with district staff and enrolled students

    + Complete appropriate service referrals and linkage to community resources

    + Community outreach to students, families and district staff post assessment

    + Communicate clinical recommendations to students, families and district staff to ensure clinical needs are addressed and to prevent further social emotional concerns

    + Collaborate and clinically consult with school district staff

    + Document interventions and assessments per agency and contract requirements

    + Perform other tasks as needed.

    + Ability to travel required.

    Requirements and Education:

    + Requires a Master’s Degree, MSW or equivalent.

    + 1+ years of experience working in a school environment and as a part of an interdisciplinary team

    + Must be licensed before starting LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-R.

    + Valid 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.