Clinical Therapist -Opc Per Diem

Two Locations : Lackawanna & East Amherst
 
Job Summary:
Clinical Therapists are responsible for providing high quality support and services for the children and others we serve.  They utilize effective communication and interaction skills with students, children, families and others to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life.
 
Essential Job Duties:
1. Provide individual counseling and crisis counseling as needed
2. Provide family sessions and family contact as appropriate
3. Complete required paperwork (all client contacts, progress notes, tx plans and reviews) 
4. Case management and coordination with other service providers and families
5. Crisis Management
 
Skills: 
Computer skills
Customer skills
 
Competencies Template: Professionals 
 
 
Education Required: 
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
 
Experience Required: 
- At least 1 year of experience working with children and families in a Social Work or Mental Health setting.  This may include an internship. 
 
License/Certification Requirements:
- Must have one of the following NYS Licensure: LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMHC-P
 
Training: 
- New Hire Orientation
 
Physical Requirements: 
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.
The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. 
The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.