Clinical Therapist

Benefits & Perks:

• Weekly schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (this can also be flexible)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Casual dress code
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Free dental insurance
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Employee referral program

Salary Range:

Licensed Salary Range: $65,100-75,000

Unlicensed Rate: $62,100

The annual salary for this position will be determined based on years of qualified experience. 

Responsible to: RTF Clinical Director

Job Summary:
The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 – 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities.  The Clinical Therapist- ITP is responsible for providing high quality support and services for the children we serve and their families.  They utilize effective communication and interaction skills with students, children, families, team members, and outside professionals to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life.  This position will have shared responsibility for daytime, evening, and weekend hours
 
Essential Job Duties:
1. Provide individual counseling and crisis counseling as appropriate
2. Provide family sessions and family contact as necessary
3. Complete required paperwork (all client contacts, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews) 
4. Assist with discharge planning and coordination of care on behalf of families
5. Attend all treatment team meetings 
6. Case management and coordination with other service providers and families
7. Crisis Management
8. Perform crisis on call phone duties on a rotating basis including documentation
9. Provide support and explanation to RTF staff regarding clients 
10. Reading and sending emails internally to keep staff informed
11. Attend meetings (multidisciplinary meetings, red flag meetings, school and supervision etc.)
12. Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor 
 
Skills: 
• Computer skills
• Customer skills
 
Education Required: 
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
 
Experience Required: 
- At least 1 year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities and their families in a Social Work or Mental Health setting.  This may include an internship. 
 
License/Certification Requirements:
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- Must have one of the following NYS Licensure: LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMHC-P or;
- NYS Licensure eligible and obtain licensure within 6 months from date of hire
 
Training:
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
• New Hire Orientation
 
Physical Requirements: 
• 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.

• Annual Physical