Clinical Therapist
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Mental Health Clinic in Central Islip. The Therapist will provide evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in a clinic setting, including co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
Responsibilities:
- The Clinical Therapist will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
- Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
- Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
- The Clinical Therapist will provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
- Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
- The Clinical Therapist will participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
- Attend agency mandated trainings.
- Provide telehealth when needed.
- Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
- Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in social work or mental health counseling required.
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or Limited Permit required.
A minimum of 1 year of related experience in a behavioral health setting required; clinic experience preferred.
Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team is required.
Strong judgement and problem solving skills and understanding of boundaries are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.