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New York Foundling

Field-based Therapist/Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,117 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Field-based Therapist/Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 3527 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103 $65,662.50 - $83,823.90 a year - Full-time New York Foundling 398 reviews $65,662.50 - $83,823.90 a year - Full-time Sign on Bonus up to $2000!!! The New York Foundling is currently seeking therapists to perform social work, mental health counseling, and clinical psychotherapy for our Child Welfare and Mental Health Programs. We have home-based opportunities throughout all five boroughs of New York City using a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities: Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Models or Trauma Systems Therapy. A five-day therapy training program designed to help therapists understand the different therapy modalities is provided upon hire. Learn more about our Evidence-Based Models through this link: The New York Foundling is hiring Therapists - The New York Foundling (nyfoundling.org) Free clinical supervision toward licensure is available for our Therapist positions!
Job Responsibilities:
Manage assigned caseload and provide coverage for peer's caseload as needed, provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with assigned model. Conducts assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses and individualized treatment planning. Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the assigned model Participates in all model training, supervision, consultation activities, and staff meetings. Builds relationships with community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, Guardians ad Litem, judges, schools, etc.) to ensure cooperation among service providers Manages the extensive documentation requirements to successfully comply with various mandates from agency, ACS, and other stakeholders, including model. Timely documentation of contacts and case progress in the provided agency electronic health records and other systems as applicable Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field required. Experience with individual and family therapy preferred. LMSW, Limited Permit, LCAT, LMFT, LMHC or LCSW strongly preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for some positions.
Benefits:
The Foundling offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off days, paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, in-service training, licensed supervision, employer paid life insurance, flexible work schedules and competitive salaries. The New York Foundling (the "Foundling") is one of the oldest, largest and most well-respected human services agencies in New York. Established as a home for abandoned children, the Foundling has been saving children, preserving families, and building communities since 1869. The Foundling's focus is on child welfare and the developmentally disabled and creating a community where each child, youth and adult enjoys the safe, stable and supportive relationships needed to reach his or her full physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,662.50 - $83,823.90 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person