Therapist (BX Counseling Center)

Summary: JCCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness division is seeking a Clinician to join the Bronx Counseling Center an outpatient mental health clinic that serves children between the ages of 4 and 26. The full-time clinician would be responsible for completing intake assessments, as well as individual, group, and/or family counseling. Job Duties: Provide individual, group and family therapy to identified clients. Responsible for the formulation of clinical assessments for referred clients in accordance with established clinical procedures, and in collaboration with each client and family. Enter all progress notes and other case information in the web-based monitoring system and electronic health record. Responsible for completion of outcome measurement tools. Collaborate with case manager/resource specialist in planning for/and securing community-based services for client/family. Collaborate with client family members, school personnel, psychiatrist, and supervisor to assure treatment plans are appropriate for clients. Participation in intervention utilization review process according to clinical procedures as mandated by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings according to program procedures. Flexibility in coordinating work schedule to meet the needs of client/ family.

Qualifications

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, from an accredited school; Must be licensed in NYS Knowledge of individual, family, and group treatment modalities. English language-writing skills necessary to fulfill state and city regulations for keeping records. Knowledge of needs of, and identification of, abused and neglected children.

Knowledge of child development and individual and family functioning. Skills in working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with client and teams that are culturally and professionally diverse. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) required Job Type: Full-time Salary: $62,400- $64,920 per year