What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician position at Children's Home of Poughkeepsie?
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Clinician to work in our Anchor Point Crisis Residence Center Program.
Position Summary:
The Clinician will provide short term crisis assessment, crisis counseling, individual and family therapy, treatment planning with behavior management, and clinical interventions that identify the client's emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crisis. The clinician will implement all assessments and treatments using a strength-based, trauma informed, systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis prevention and safety planning for when the client is discharged back to the community.
Schedule: Monday - Friday minimum 35 hours with flexibility.
The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.
MINIMUM:
- Master’s Degree (MSW/MHC) with eligibility for limited permit (licensure exam must be completed within 6 months of hire)
- Experience working with children and families
- Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency
- Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.
PREFERRED:
- Previous experience in OMH residential or crisis program
- LMSW, LCSW or LMHC
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
