Job description

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc. is looking for a regular, full – time, School Based Therapist, to join our team! The School Based Therapist will be on site at the Newark Central School District. The position is a licensed master’s level clinician trained in trauma-informed care and practices. The co-location of a trauma informed therapist will work to impact social determinants of health and build resiliency in students through the creation of a community schools model. Management of the project will occur through both FCSFL & the School District.

School Based Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage in agency meetings and clinical case review with clinical supervisor and director as needed and required
• Provides comprehensive treatment services to meet the needs of the clients within the school based program utilizing group, individual, conjoint and family therapy as needed and required
• Becoming knowledgeable of the school systems and tiered levels of support
• Maintain and complete clinical documentation for all active clients in a timely manner and send to Supervisor for approval.
• Be present within the school district 35 hours per week. Available for evening hours as needed but not exceeding two evenings per week.
• Provide clinical services for identified victims of crime, including but not limited to individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy.

• Utilize therapeutic modalities including but not limited to DBT, TF-CBT, regulation strategies, mindfulness/grounding techniques, TraumaPlay, expressive (journaling, art, music), crisis intervention, neurosequential model of therapeutics etc.
• Promote regulation of students in crisis and supports school staff in developing crisis and safety plans.
• Attend meetings as needed with families and students.
• Model Relationship Building and trauma informed care in Co-Located System.
• Available for onsite trainings, staff development and support to school staff.
• In conjunction with other staff, assists in the recruitment, screening and training of all clinical program interns/volunteers.
• Meets with and maintains regular contact with school mental health professionals to facilitate referral process and promote continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Must be licensed in NYS (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, etc)
• At least one year of clinically supervised experience, internships are included.
• Experience working within a social service or K-12 setting preferred.
• Specialization in community education and community organizing preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance offered (medical, dental, vision) with Agency contribution
• Telemedicine – telehealth, mental health and fertility counseling, free to all employees
• Immediate enrollment into 403(b) Retirement plan with Agency match after 1 year
• Generous Agency paid time off (PTO, 12 Paid Holidays, Bereavement)
• Agency paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability policies
• Personal and Professional Development and Wellness Benefit

FCSFL is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Licensure - LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT (Required)

Work Location: One location

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