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About the Role

As a Clinician with the Residential program, you will coordinate client assessments and work with the child, family, legal guardian, law guardian, psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, educators, child care staff, and other providers to prepare, implement and monitor a comprehensive, permanency-focused case plan for children in the Residential Program. You will report to the Residential Director and will work on-site.

Responsibilities

Work with direct treatment providers to establish treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information.
Meet and communicate with biological families, guardians, foster families, and case workers.
Assess individual and family situations.
Identify problem areas, treatment goals, and methods to attain goals.
Provide therapeutic services to children on at least a weekly basis and families on at least a bi-weekly basis using differential treatment modalities.
Work with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan and to monitor ongoing progress of child and family.
Learn and practice case coordination skills.
Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
Record and maintain case records in accordance with Agency, OMH, and other state mandates.
Participate in intake assessments as assigned.
Diligently plan for discharge/permanency at the time of admission.
Actively communicate with clients and customers through phone and email correspondence.
Ensure quality oversight and improvement services.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree; related experience preferred.
RTF Clinician requires two years of related experience.
Limited permit required, professional licensure preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Must pass physical.
Must be able to complete TCI training.
Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Skills

Case coordination
Therapeutic services
Reporting
Correspondence
Client communication
Customer communication

Location

Schenectady, NY

Work Type

Full Time
On-site

Experience Level

Two years of related experience (for RTF Clinician)
Related experience preferred

Education Level

Master's degree
Limited permit
Professional licensure preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)

Salary/Compensations

$60,008.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits

Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
$2500 retention bonus for new hires with a limited permit
$7500 retention bonus for new hires with professional licensure

About the Company

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives.
Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Equal Opportunity

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.