This program offers therapeutic, behavioral, and educational support to elementary and middle school students who have been unsuccessful in their previous school placements and need more support from a therapeutic program. Daily activities include individual, group, and family therapy, keeping detailed documentation, and communicating with all necessary agencies. Experience with mental health is required. This position closely follows a Department of Education school schedule. 

Responsibilities:

· Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine treatment needs

· Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other service providers

· Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, case managers, and educators, to ensure coordinated care

· Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

· Provide crisis intervention and support to clients and families as necessary

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment interventions

· Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities

Job Benefits:

Benefits for Full Time employees:

· 4 weeks paid vacation annually;

· 13 paid holidays, 4 personal days;

· 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days;

· Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance;

· Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

• LMSW (or Limited Permit), LMHC, or LCSW licensure in New York State
• At least one year of experience working with the grades K-8 in a mental health and/or educational setting
• Outgoing personality with the confidence to handle challenging situations and people