Day Treatment Counselor - TST
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Salary$51k – $61k
LocationIthaca, NY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentMental Health
Company size201–500 people
PostedOct 18, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live2d ago
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Master's Degree in Social Work, LMSW required within 60 days of hire
Master's Degree in relevant mental health field with appropriate certification in the field of specialty
Clinical counseling experience preferred
Experience with children & adolescents preferred
Experience working in a school based setting
Understanding of the needs of children with social, emotional and behavioral problems and the needs of their families preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement match
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Childcare discount
Continuing education
Overview
The Day Treatment Counselor will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive mental health support to students within a school setting. The Day Treatment Counselor develops and implements a treatment plan that enhances the student’s social, emotional and behavioral functioning in school, home and community and reflects the perspectives of the student, family and other involved supports. Day Treatment counselors conduct individual and group therapy, provide family support and case management, and offer classroom support as needed.
About the Program:
Racker offers programs in partnership with Tompkins Seneca Tioga (TST) BOCES and the local school districts to help young people with emotional and behavioral needs. Students in the Day Treatment program receive comprehensive mental health services that are integrated into their academic program. Our team of clinicians includes 14 social workers, 2 psychologists, a child psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a medication coordinator. Our high level of staffing allows us to provide an intensive level of assessment, mental health support and skill building. We serve ages 5 – 21, from eight component school districts.
This is a Full-Time, In-Person position.
The starting salary range for this position is $51,000 - $61,000.
Benefits:
Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
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Design and implement a comprehensive treatment program for each assigned student that will enhance their social, emotional and behavioral functioning in school, at home and in the community and which reflects the perspectives of the student, family and other involved supports.
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Provide individual and group therapy to students
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Act as a case manager to coordinate treatment goals
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Provide crisis intervention support to students in need
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Complete assessments that are recommended for improved diagnostic understanding, treatment planning and immediate crisis intervention
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Offer and deliver a full continuum of family support and therapy services and keep families fully informed on their child’s progress
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Gather and share treatment-related information with team members
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Maintain open and direct communication with team members and negotiate and resolve differences
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Engage and participate in clinical supervision
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Complete all documentation per Office of Mental Health and program guidelines
Qualifications
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Education/Certification: Master’s Degree in Social Work, LMSW required within 60 days of hire.
OR Master’s Degree in relevant mental health field with appropriate certification in the field of specialty.
Experience: Clinical counseling experience preferred, Experience with children & adolescents preferred, Experience working in a school based setting, Understanding of the needs of children with social, emotional and behavioral problems and the needs of their families preferred,
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