Job Opportunity: Licensed Therapist

Outpatient Behavioral Health Opportunity for LMSW, LCSW, & LMHCs

Licensed Therapist

Seeking a Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) to join our Poughkeepsie Team. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm with one late day Tuesday or Thursday 10am-7pm.


Competitive income range of $55,000+ annually , located on practice, education, and licensure. Clinical supervision is available.



General Requirements:

»Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

»Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

»Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

»Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

»Possess strong administrative, time management and organizational expertise

»Be an adept communicator with strong relationship-building expertise

» practice providing therapeutic interventions

»Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus



Benefits:

»Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

» 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.

»Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation to start, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).

»Employee assistance program (EAP).

»Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.

»Group term life and long-term discapability insurance.

»Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D), supplemental insurance through Aflac.

»Pet insurance.

»Family Services Behavioral Health Centers are eligible for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) through the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a program where an employee’s student loan repayment funds are provided in exchange for a commitment to work at a STAR LRP approved facility for a certain number of years.


At Family Services, Inc. we believe in doing just that. By bringing together skilled practitioners and those in the community that could benefit from their support and expertise, we’re building stronger and safer neighborhoods all over Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties, one step at a time.



Job Responsibilities:

»Provide clients with individual and group therapy

»Assist with the pre-intake, intake, and screening of new clients into the system and providing information on their psycho-social history

»Complete a differential diagnosis for clients and refer them to the appropriate program(s) and/or case manager/licensed prescriber for services not under this job offer’s jurisdiction

»Create a treatment plan for clients, modify on an continuing basis in reflection of their progress in therapy and prepare them for the completion of their treatment

»Complete administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining case records, documenting all clients contacts, and meeting deadlines, responding to outside agency queries regarding client information

»Develop and implement follow-up studies to determine program effectiveness

»Coordinate with appropriate parties on client’s treatment (i.e., schools, Social Services, probation department

»Provide clients with information and educational community activities to combat substance abuse, mental health issues

»Act as a client advocate and liaison with community resources

»Provide training to colleagues on issues related to mental health treatment


Moreover, you’d be part of a collegial inclusive workplace that welcomes and celebrates your unique contributions when it comes to culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, languages spoken, color, religion, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We strongly feel bringing your authentic self to work benefits both your clients and your fellow team members.


All candidates must be licensed through the New York State Department of Education.


We are an equal opportunity employer and our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. Family Services follows federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment. We do not discriminate against employees or candidates in violation of those laws.