A nonprofit services organization in New York is looking to add a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and/or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) to join their growing team in Dutchess County. About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (10am to 7pm on either Tuesday or Thursday)
- Call: None
Responsibilities: The LMHC / LMFT will:
- Provide clients with individual and group therapy
- Assist with the pre-intake, intake, and screening of new clients into the system and providing information on their psycho-social history
- Create a treatment plan for clients, modify on an ongoing basis in reflection of their progress in therapy and prepare them for the completion of their treatment
- Develop and implement follow-up studies to determine program effectiveness
- Coordinate with appropriate parties on client's treatment (i.e., schools, Social Services, probation department)
- Provide clients with information and educational community activities to combat substance abuse, mental health issues
- Act as a client advocate and liaison with community resources
- Provide training to colleagues on issues related to mental health treatment
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and/or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Experience providing therapeutic interventions
- Solid assessment and documentation skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)