Clinician, Foster Care (25243)

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-New Karner-NPCS - Albany, NY 12203Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $60,008.00 - $72,800.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesClinician, Foster Care

Limited Permit Social Workers & Mental Health Professional new hires are eligible for a $2500 retention bonus!

Licensed Social Workers & Mental Health Professional new hires are eligible for a $7500 retention bonus!

As a Foster Care Clinician, you will provide clinical services to children in foster care and support foster families, and families within the foster care system. The Therapeutic Foster Family Program provides foster and pre-adoptive foster homes for abused and neglected children from birth through age 21. Each foster parent receives intensive training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work onsite with required community travel.

Responsibilities:


Provide assessment, treatment planning and general counseling for children in foster care.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and families, when needed
Conduct specialized risk assessments
Consult with other staff involved in the care of the child and families
Attend all case related meetings (Counsel on Special Education, Termination of Parental Rights, staff meetings, service provider meetings, emergency meetings, court), for cases they are serving
Participate in formal and informal supervision.
Meet regularly in the community regarding cases they are seeing for general counseling.
Have regular communication/meeting with birth families around progress/problems of children in care and how to support them in and work towards permanency.
Provide regular case documentation for all children and families on workload including assessments, progress notes, Family Service Plan, etc.


Requirements and Education:


Requires a Master’s degree in counseling with related experience.
Limited permit is required; professional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) preferred.
Valid NYS Driver's License.


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.
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