What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at olvhs?
Job Summary:Clinical Therapists working in our Youth Residential Treatment Facility are responsible for providing high quality support and services for the children and others we serve. They utilize effective communication and interaction skills with students, children, families and others to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life. Essential Job Duties:1. Provide individual counseling and crisis counseling as needed2. Provide family sessions and family contact as appropriate3. Complete required paperwork (all client contacts, progress notes, tx plans and reviews) 4. Case management and coordination with other service providers and families5. Crisis Management6. Provide support and explanation to RTF staff regarding clients (sensitize to trauma and clinical needs)7. Reading and sending emails internally to keep staff informed8. Attend meetings (multi d, red flag meetings, school and supervision etc.)9. Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor Skills: • Computer skills• Customer skills Education Required: - Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Experience Required: - At least 1 year of experience working with children and families in a Social Work or Mental Health setting. This may include an internship. License/Certification Requirements:- Must have one of the following NYS Licensure: LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMHC-P or;- NYS Licensure eligible and obtain licensure within 6 months from date of hire- Valid NYS Driver’s License Training Requirement:- TCI (provided by OLV Human Services)- New Hire Orientation Physical Requirements: The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. • The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
Salary : $55,200 - $70,000
