Clinician, Prevention - Per Diem

As a Per Diem Clinician within our Schenectady County Prevention Programs, your primary program will be the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) and other home and community- based programming if needed.  With SATP, you will provide assessment and treatment to child victims of sexual abuse and non-offending parents. You will provide coverage for team vacancies, leaves, and other coverage needs within SATP as determined by client and program needs. This program helps children and non-offending family members in Schenectady County heal from the damaging effects of child sexual abuse. The program’s goal is to reduce the trauma experienced by each family member and to help the family adjust and reorganize in a manner to help ensure the healthy development and ongoing protection of the child. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work onsite to provide therapy services at our SATP office; there is the opportunity to complete documentation remotely.

If needed, you will also provide assessment and treatment services within our home and community-based Prevention programs in Schenectady County to assist with vacancies, leaves, or other coverage needs. Your total hours worked will be up to 19.75 hours per week, depending upon the needs of the program.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and family therapy to child victims of sexual abuse and their families. Participate in and conduct sexual abuse evaluations. Prepare for and provide expert witness testimony in Family Court. Complete paperwork within the agency, county, and state guidelines. Use the NYS OCFS Connections database for all record-keeping. Coordinate services with Schenectady County DSS, service providers, and collaterals involved with each youth and their family. If needed, also provide home and community-based assessment and treatment services within our Schenectady County Prevention programs.

Requirements and Education:

Master's degree with a New York State License in one of the mental health-related fields such as social work or mental health counseling (will accept applicants who are license eligible, have a limited permit, and working toward licensure). Three or more years of experience in the child and family services sector is preferred. A valid NYS driver’s license.

 

 

Benefits

Sick Leave EAP 401 (K) plan  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.