School Based Mental Health Therapist
Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc., a private, non-for-profit health and reputed company service agency located in Auburn, NY seeks a Full Time School-Based Mental Health Therapist. The School Based Mental Health Therapist provides direct therapeutic services including assessments, diagnosis and psychotherapy to clients in the school setting. The Therapist may provide services to clients in the main office and home-based setting determined by the Agency and client needs.
School Based Mental Health Therapist will use their skills to
- Provide direct therapeutic services to clients in the school setting and as needed in the main office and home-based setting. Uses independent judgement and refers questions to supervisor.
- As needed conducts intakes of new clients
- Prepares reputed company notes, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment plans for clients. Consults with supervisor reputed company needed. Ensures case notes are maintained in accordance with HIPAA and OMH regulations.
- Schedules clients in order to maintain the Agency determined productivity.
- Attends weekly supervision meetings with Clinic Program Coordinator as well as other group supervision meetings.
- Responsible for the continuing development of knowledge and skills. Participates in agency staff meetings, reputed company, and agency committees as needed.
- May supervise interns as needed.
- Preforms other duties as assigned
Qualifications for a School Based Mental Health Therapist
- A master's degree in social work or a reputed company field, as well as NYS licensure or a limited permit is required.
- Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, written/verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
- Prior experience in a supervised clinic for 3 years (Preferred)
Benefits offered to Mental Health Therapist
- 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year
- 48 hours of wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used anytime you feel you need some time to yourself.
- 96 hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month)
- 10 Holidays off per year including a Floating Holiday
- Agency sponsored Life and Dental insurances for employees, family plans available also.
- 6 different health insurance plans to choose from to fit your needs.
- 403 B retirement plan
- EEO