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Licensed Social Worker
Join Our Team as a Licensed Clinician!
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed or License Eligible Individual Therapist to join our New Directions K-12 Private Academic and Child Partial Hospitalization Program. LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC, and LPC's are encouraged to apply.
SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000
Position Overview: As an Individual Therapist, you will work closely with our Medical Director to ensure that clinical evaluations and treatment modalities are tailored to each child/adolescent’s needs. You will conduct initial intakes, provide individual and family therapy, and be a champion for your clients, offering support and encouragement during family meetings and throughout their treatment journey. You will also collaborate with group therapists and academic instructors to improve behaviors both in the classroom and at home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide weekly individual therapy and bi-weekly family therapy.
- Offer support and alternative treatments as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of each client’s care.
- Collaborate with group therapists and academic staff for case consultations.
- Implement behavioral interventions in line with our Program Behavioral Management System, including TCI techniques.
Essential Skills and Requirements:
- Ability to perform behavioral interventions, including physical restraint when necessary.
- Capacity to sit or stand for extended periods and tolerate temperature differences.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Strong communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
- Timely and accurate documentation of all treatment provided.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
- Receive a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications for Licensed Clinician
Education: Minimum of master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field; certification in evidence-based therapies (e.g. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT etc.) preferred.
Experience: One year experience as a mental health therapist preferred
Other Requirements: PA State Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearances, and must be proficient in basic computer skills
Salary : $44,000 - $55,000