Clinician, Residential RTF - Albany, United States - Northern Rivers Family of Services

Description

Clinician, Residential RTF

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy RTF/NorthStar - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Masters

Salary Range

$55, $72,800.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Clinician, Residential (RTF)

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7500 signing bonus

As a Clinician in the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), you will coordinate client assessments and work with the child, family, legal guardian, law guardian, psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, educators, child care staff, and other providers to prepare, implement and monitor a comprehensive, permanency-focused case plan for children in the Residential Program.

You will report to the Director of the Residential Treatment Facility and will work onsite.


Responsibilities:
Work with the direct treatment providers to establish treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information.

Meet and communicate with biological families, guardians, foster families, and case workers.

Assess individual and family situations.

Identify problem areas, treatment goals and methods to attain goals.

Provide therapeutic services to children on at least a weekly basis and families on at least a bi-weekly basis using differential treatment modalities.

Work with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan and to monitor ongoing progress of child and family.

Learn and practice case coordination skills.

Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence

Record and maintain case record in accord with Agency, OMH, and other state mandates.

Participate in intake assessments as assigned.

Diligently plan for discharge/permanency, at the time of admission.

Communicate with clients and customers through phone and email correspondence.

Ensure quality oversight and improvement services.


Requirements and Education:
Requires a Master's degree.

One year of related experience preferred.

Professional licensure preferred:
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

Must pass physical.

Must be able to complete TCI training.

Benefits

Health care package:
medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.