A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It. Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Why Access? Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn't a poster on the wall - it's how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You'll be part of a team that is: Clear about expectations Supportive and accountable Focused on outcomes that matter to people. And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - while making sure out staff can do the same.
Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY Hours:
M-F 930 am to 6 pm
Salary:
LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT
($87,500)
LP-MHC/LP-MFT
$82,500 OVERVIEW
OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
This position is designed to bring behavioral health services directly into the community, serving individuals who have been recently discharged from behavioral health hospitalizations, lack access to remote technologies, or face barriers to onsite engagement. The clinician will provide individual, family, and group therapy using Evidence-Based Practices, with an emphasis on initial engagement and retention in care. Services will be provided in clients' homes, shelters, and other accessible locations, often integrating telemedicine tools.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Provide clinical therapy services (individual, family, group) in community-based and home settings. Engage and retain clients who are disconnected from traditional services, including those discharged from psychiatric hospitals. Use telehealth technologies to support care delivery in the field. Collaborate closely with peer advocates, case managers, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Utilize Evidence-Based Practices to support individuals with behavioral health needs, including crisis intervention when necessary. Maintain a clinical caseload and complete all documentation in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. Support the implementation of specialized programming (e.g., first episode psychosis treatment). Participate in weekend rotation hours as scheduled.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Attend regular clinical supervision and ongoing training sessions. Support and participate in program development efforts, especially as related to expansion of mobile and home-based services. Utilize EMR and mobile documentation tools effectively in the field. Assist with quality improvement efforts and outcome tracking. Work collaboratively across CCBHC sites in Middletown, Newburgh, and surrounding communities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
Strong interpersonal engagement skills with the ability to build rapport in diverse and underserved populations. Flexibility and adaptability to provide care in changing and non-traditional settings. Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with supervisors and team members. Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. Comfortable using technology and telehealth tools in a mobile setting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or LP-MHC or MFT in New York State. Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. Experience with crisis intervention and working with diverse populations. Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
Preferred:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Experience with substance use disorders; CASAC credential is a plus. Experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Prior work experience in mobile, home-based, or outreach-focused behavioral health programs.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home Able to work in open space floor plan Must be capable to move throughout work day Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds IND2024 An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
