What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOTHERAPIST (Part Time) position at SCO Family of Services?
- Provide individual therapy as well as family therapy (when indicated) for youth in
- Close to Home and AOBH program
- Conduct screening assessments, including trauma and depression screens and suicide risk screens.
- Complete all contractually required case documentation in the Electronic Health Record
- Participate in team meetings, program-wide staff meetings, and mandated training,
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Participate in and support implementation of evidence-based/evidence-informed therapeutic model(s) associate with the program.
- Ensure that services are delivered in compliance with SCO Family of Services, NYS, and federal standards, as well as standards for professional ethics.
- Serve as a resource for program staff on factors that affect youth functioning, including trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance use.
- Participate and promote a positive, supportive and cooperative team environment.
- Accept assignments as requested by clinical supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services.
Requirements
- NYS license (LMSW/LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment models a plus.
- Experience in multi-cultural environments working with underserved youth and their families.
- Physical exam
- Clearances, including NYS Central Register, NYS Justice Center, DMV (if licensed driver), and fingerprinting
Ability to work late afternoons to early evenings
